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 Instructional
Services
January 2011
Adult Education and Literacy
FY 2010
Area Planning Council
According to state statutes, Area Planning Councils (APC) for Adult Education must be
established within the boundaries of each college district of Illinois. Each APC is required to
meet at least twice a fiscal year to elect officers, approve the council’s bylaws, and to
discuss the development and coordination of an area plan for adult education services in
the district.
In our college district, APC meetings were held in November and December. The following
officers were elected and are responsible for ensuring the area plan fulfills the adult
education mission of ICCB and the learning needs of adult learners in the district: Lisa
Atkins, Chairperson; Julie Wollerman, Vice Chairperson; and Traci Kapp, Secretary.
The area plan for the upcoming fiscal year will focus upon the development of additional
bridge programs and transitional services for adult learners. The plan will be developed and
submitted to ICCB for approval prior to its deadline of February 18, 2011.
Index of Need – Adult Education Services
In October 2010, SIU Edwardsville’s Department of Economics and Finance released the
results of its seventh year of studying the number of adults who are 16 and older, who are
no longer in the K-12 system, and:
• who do not have a high school diploma, and/or
• live in households in which a language other than English is spoken, and
• live in households with incomes below the federal poverty level for 2010, and/or
• who were in the labor force and unemployed during the calendar year of 2009
1 According to the study, among our district’s adult population (16 and over, who are no
longer in the K-12 system) of 93,698:
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7,418 adults live in poverty
English is a second language for 3, 908 adults
9,026 adults have attained less than 9 grades of formal education
11,475 adults have attained 9 or more grades of formal education, but do not have a
high school diploma or its equivalent
409 ESL adults that were surveyed feel that they do not speak English well
11,517 adults are classified are receiving some type of public assistance from the
government
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ICCB Adult Education Strategic Plan
In April 2009, an advisory team governed by ICCB, began the development of a five-year
strategic plan for adult education that would address the needs of adult learners in our
struggling economy. With the awareness that the receipt of a GED® Credential should be
the starting point for adult learners to gain employment, ICCB emphasized to the advisory
team that they should develop a plan that is based on the career pathway system; and that
would provide innovative, collaborative, and strategic solutions to offer adult learners more
opportunities to further their career and educational goals.
The advisory team submitted a plan that focused on the following core elements of adult
education:
• Assessment, curricula, and instruction
• Support and follow-up services
• High-quality teaching and professional development
• Partnerships
• Research, data, and accountability
• Program design
In October 2009, the strategic plan was finalized and submitted to ICCB for approval. In
November 2009, copies of the strategic plan were forward to all adult education providers in
the State of Illinois. The plan has become the framework of all adult education services to
be offered by ICCB adult education providers during the fiscal years of 2010 to 2015.
2 In response to the strategic plan and to maintain our proactive approach of enhancing our
adult learners’ ability to transition to post-secondary education and/or employment, the
following academic components continue to be offered as part of the Adult Education and
Literacy curriculum: Career Assessment and Computer Literacy; Soft Skills and Workplace
Ethics; and College and Workplace Readiness. These services are offered to students
through the collaborative efforts of the Adult Education Department and the college’s Career
Service Specialist, Director of Recruitment, and the Academic/Transitional Advisor.
Adult Education Bridge Programs
During FY09 and FY10, the KC’s Adult Education and Literacy Department successfully
developed and implemented a Bridge Program that would introduce adult learners to the
career cluster of health science while studying to obtain their GED® Credentials.
Currently, 15 adult learners are enrolled in the program. During the six months program in
FY10, 24 adult learners participated in the program. Among the 24 learners:
• Four obtained their GED® Credentials
• Three entered employment
• Three entered post-secondary education
The Bridge Program developed by KC’s Adult Education and Literacy Department has
become instrumental in the continued research and approval of bridge programs by ICCB.
Managed Enrollment - Adult Education
In April 2010, ICCB notified all of its adult education provider of the possibility that it would
impose enrollment caps as part of a managed enrollment system for all ICCB funded Adult
Education programs due to the anticipated delay in the release of state funding and the
need to maintain our level of effort at the federal level. In anticipation of the implementation
of the statewide, managed enrollment initiative, KC’s Adult Education and Literacy
Department began the development of a new assessment and enrollment system. On July
21, 2010, ICCB sent notices to all providers that the managed enrollment system would be
implemented for FY11. Kaskaskia College received an enrollment cap of 590 adult learners
to be served through ICCB funds during the fiscal year. Students enrolled in vocational
education and Spanish GED® or Foreign Language GED® instruction are not included in the
cap. In addition, students that are solely served with other dollars are not included in the
cap.
As of December 1, 2010, KC’s Adult Education and Literacy Department has served 262
(44%) adult learners of its enrollment cap of 590 for FY11.
3 National Adult Education Honor Society
In August 2010, KC’s Adult Education and Literacy Department became a charter member
of the National Adult Education Honor Society. The National Adult Education Honor Society
is an opportunity for outstanding adult education students to be recognized. Honorees are
nominated by their instructors and are selected based on their attendance, attitude, work
ethics, and commitment to earning their GED® Credentials.
On March 22, 2011, five GED® recipients will become honorees and will receive a
certificate, honorary sash, a NAEHS pin, and a recommendation letter or employment
and/or continued education from the national office of NAEHS.
GED® Graduation
As of December 1, 2010, eighty (80) residents, who formerly attended GED® Review
classes associated with KC’s Adult Education and Literacy Department, have received their
GED® Credentials during the current fiscal year (July 2010 – June 2011). Currently, the
department conducts three graduation ceremonies per fiscal year. Forty-two (42) recipients
participated in the graduation ceremony held in the Lifelong Learning Center on October 7,
2010. The other ceremonies are scheduled for March 22 and June 28, 2011.
4 OTHER PROGRAM UPDATES AND ENROLLMENT DATA
Adult Volunteer Literacy - Reading Link Program
The Reading Link Program provides individualized literacy services to adult learners of the
college district throuh the use of trained, volunteer literacy tutors. Currently, the program
has 92 volunteer tutors. Tutors are assigned to adult learners upon the completion of 18
hours of training that is administered and monitored by the program’s coordinator. Below is
a chart that shows the number of tutors and the students being served this fiscal year,
according to site locations and/or participants’ county residence:
Location
Centralia Correctional Center
Centralia Area
Clinton County
Bond and Fayette County
Marion County
Washington County
Carlyle GED class
North Wamac GED class
Bridge Program – KC Campus
Nashville GED class
TOTAL
Adult
Learners
Served
150
35
10
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14
7
7
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5
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234
Volunteer/Tutors
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30
19
4
14
8
5
1
2
1
92
Even Start Program
ROE #13 and KC’s Adult Education and Literacy Department have partnered for the past
ten years to offer education services to at-risk, low income families in the college district
through the Even Start Program. Funding is primarily used to serve teens and young
mothers, with children between birth and seven years of age, who struggle in fulfilling their
duties as parents and their children’s first teacher.
Services are offered Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m and on Fridays
from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Second Baptist Church in Centralia. Evening parent and
child activities are offered on Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Currently, 10 adults and
8 children are enrolled in the program. Two (2) adult participants are expectant mothers.
5 Family Success Program
The Family Success Programs provides library services, adult education, children’s
education, parenting education, and Parent and Child Together (PACT) activities to eligible
families in Centralia. Two grant awards were received by the AEFL Department to offer
Family Success programs in northeast (Marion) and southwest (Clinton) Centralia during
FY11.
Coordinators of the Family Success and Even Start Programs have collaborated to enhance
and expand their program services to meet the literacy needs of their participants.
Currently, 19 parents and 33 children are enrolled in the Family Success Programs.
TANF Program
The TANF Program provides job skills and placement services to TANF recipients of
Marion, Clinton, and Fayette counties. As of December 1, 2010, the program has served
110 TANF recipients. 24 TANF recipients are currently receiving job skills and placement
services. 22 of the 24 (92%) have engaged in 30 hours per week of job placement activities
and one has been hired by a local employer.
According to the DHS agreement, as a provider, KC’s Adult Education and Literacy
Department can earn retention bonuses for each customer that retains their unsubsidized
employment. The minimum amount is $500 (30 day retention) and the maximum amount is
$1500 (90 day retention). As of December 1, the department has earned four bonuses of
$1500 for the current fiscal year (July 2010 – June 2011).
YouthBuild Program
The YouthBuild Program is a youth and community development program that
simultaneously addresses core issues facing low-income communities: housing, education,
employment, crime prevention, and leadership development. The Adult Education
Department has maintained its partnership with the United Methodist Children’s Home
(UMCH) of Mt. Vernon to offer theYouthBuild Program in Marion County.
During this fiscal year, fourteen Marion County residents, between the ages of 17 and 24,
have been provided literacy and construction instructional services Among the fourteen:
• Eight (8) residents remain in the program
• Four (4) earned their GED® Credentials
• One (1) is incarcerated, but plans to re-enroll
6 • One (1) was dismissed for behavioral issues
The instructional hours of adult education were changed from 6 hours, 2 days a week to 3
hours, 4 days a week due to the limited attention span of the program’s participants.
FUNDING RESOURCES
The Kaskaskia College Adult Education and Literacy Department has received the following
grant funding for FY11:
ICCB Public Aid
$44,080.00
ICCB State Basic
$79,438.00
ICCB Federal
$76,279.00
ICCB State Performance
$74,325.00
Even Start Program
$95,700.00
Reading Link Program
$65,000.00
Family Success – North Wamac
$31,100.00
Family Success – Central City
$31,100.00
TANF
$97,022.00
ICCB Student Success Grant
$32,524.00
GRAND TOTAL
$629,568.00
7 Arts and Sciences
FY 2010
Social/Behavioral Sciences Department
The Social/Behavioral Sciences Department is enjoying a very successful 2010-2011
academic year. The Department is serving record enrollments in a variety of venues at a
variety of locations. Courses are offered to students on the main campus, at extension
centers, satellite campuses, online, and via distance learning technology. Full-time faculty
members and adjunct faculty members offer classes in the mornings, afternoons, evenings,
and weekends.
The goal of the Department for this year is to maintain an excellent level of service to our
students. While this goal is challenging, given the expanding class sizes and course loads,
student evaluations and administrative evaluations indicate that we are achieving our goal.
Faculty members of the Department continue to perform assessment activities and are
using the results to monitor effectiveness in the classroom and thus better serve our
students.
The goals for next year include the continuation of providing excellent service to our
students and expanding our relationships with dual-credit high school teachers throughout
the district to ensure that all students receiving credit from Kaskaskia College are receiving
a quality education.
Education
The Teacher Education Department in conjunction with Future Educators coordinated two
student recruitment partnership events for fall 2010.
The first event was held Tuesday, October 26th and was a Halloween themed event.
Current Teacher Education students invited high school students considering Kaskaskia
College as their first choice for continuing their education after high school to join them in
songs, stories, food and crafts for the beginning teacher.
The second event was held Thursday, December 2nd and again was open to new students.
The main activity focused on crafting chocolate covered pretzels and Countdown to
Christmas calendars to sell. Profits were presented to BCMW for the Christmas giving
program they provide for their students and families.
8 Mathematics Department
The Mathematics Department has created a new and exciting webpage on Kaskaskia
College’s website. The site includes the department’s mission and goals, links to
department programs, syllabi, and faculty, and includes a group photo. In regard to Dual
Credit this year, all full-time math faculty have volunteered to participate in dual credit
visitations. The Mathematics Department is proud of the efforts of its faculty in this regard
and plans to visit all Dual Credit faculty and schools. The Mathematics Department also
plans to implement an optional practice final for dual credit courses to compliment the
required portfolio assessment practice. Enrollment in math courses is substantial and has
increased significantly in the upper math courses due to the new Pre-Engineering program
established last year. A Pre-Engineering banquet is planned for the spring of 2011 to
recognize those students that have completed the Pre-Engineering Program.
Transitional Math
Textbook Change Math 101
The Math Department is involved in the continual process of identifying software and
textbooks to be used in Traditional Math courses. This year we have adopted the new 11th
edition of the Bittinger Basic College Mathematics textbook for the Math 101 course. We
currently are looking for software and textbooks to be used in future pilots as well as our
new Summer Bridge Project.
TECM 119 OL
After much discussion with Career and Tech instructors and program directors a new TECM
119 (Technical Mathematics) online course has been developed. This process included the
selection of a new textbook. This semester, the new course is being taught by Bill Broda.
Math 101, Math 101 A, and Math 101B Syllabus Review and Rewrite
The Mathematics Department and Title III have partnered to review and rewrite the course
syllabus for Level 1 Mathematics courses. The changes for Math 101 included review of the
Course Outline as well as an expansion of Learning Outcomes. Two new courses, Math
101A Fundamentals of Mathematics I and Math 101B Fundamentals of Mathematics II have
been developed. Successful completion of Math 101A and 101B is regarded as equivalent
to successfully completing Math 101. Math 058 will no longer be offered.
9 Math 102, Math 103, and Math 107 Syllabus Rewrite
Beginning October 1st the Mathematics Department and Title III will again partner, this time,
to review and rewrite the course syllabus for Level 2 Mathematics Courses. Courses
included in the review and rewrite will include Math 102 Elementary Algebra, Math 130
Elementary Plane Geometry, and Math 107 Intermediate Algebra. Course Outlines will be
reviewed and Learning Outcomes will be expanded.
Transitional Math Pilots
Beginning Summer Term 2010 and including Fall Semester 2010 software provided by
Content on Demand was used to provide course material and assessments for selected
Math 101A, Math 101B, Math 101, Math 102, and Math 107 courses. The courses in the
pilot were offered in Web Enhanced format. The pilot included courses offered at the Salem
Education Center, Greenville Education Center as well as Main campus. The pilots included
much training for our online delivery platform, Blackboard. We are currently in the process
of evaluating the success of this project.
Fine and Performing Arts
Art
Art Program goals this academic year include developing a new Art Internship course for the
visual arts students to gain hands-on experience in the Dee and Sue Boswell Art Gallery.
Sophomore art scholarship students will enroll in this course and will gain practical
experience in running an art gallery. Plans include offering this course for the first time in
fall 2011.
In April of 2011, the art students at Kaskaskia College will go to Chicago to visit several
museums and other points of interest pertaining to art. In the past, the students have visited
the Art Institute of Chicago, The Contemporary Museum, the Veterans Museum, The Shed
Aquarium, China Town, and the Red Moon Theatre. These trips allow students to
experience the fine arts of Chicago, while expanding their knowledge and understanding of
the art and of the city itself.
10 Theater
Theatre program goals include developing new theater courses for expanded theater course
offerings for fall 2011.
Members of the KC Theatre Guild presented a one-act play during the Kaskaskia College
open house this year. The KC Theatre Guild will present its fall play, “It’s a Wonderful Life”
on December 10, 11, and 12. The KC Theatre Guild will present its spring play on April 29,
30 and May 1 with special performances for area school children. Last year’s performances
had an estimated 2000 students in attendance.
Vocal Music
Vocal music program goals include working with the instrumental music faculty in curriculum
mapping and assessment of music theory courses. In addition, vocal and instrumental
music faculty plans on finalizing the Associates of Fine Arts in Music (AFA – Music) this
spring 2011.
Members of the concert choir performed at this year’s Veteran’s Day Celebration.
The Kaskaskia Concert Choir performed on November 18 at the Methodist church in
Carlyle. The Kaskaskia College Choirs presented “A Feast of Song at Christmastide” on
December 3rd and 4th in the Lifelong Learning Center. This event was a great success
averaging 80 guests per evening. The winter choral concert was held on December 9 in
the Lifelong Learning Center.
The KC Blues will perform at this year’s Friends of the Fine Arts Dinner/Auction in April and
the Concert Choir and Community Chorale will be presenting a concert in May.
Instrumental Music
Vocal music program goals include working with the instrumental music faculty in curriculum
mapping and assessment of music theory courses. In addition, vocal and instrumental
music faculty plans on finalizing the Associates of Fine Arts in Music (AFA – Music) this
spring 2011.
KC Student Jordan Feig and Professor Cliff Jourdan performed “Taps” at this year’s
Veteran’s Day Celebration.
The Kaskaskia College Concert and Jazz Bands performed to a very large crowd on
October 5. Additionally, the winter concert was held on December 7th.
The KC Pep-Band gave a performance during the lunch hour in the KC student center. The
KC Pep-Band will perform at 18 total basketball games this year.
11 The KC Pep-Band will begin its tour of the surrounding schools this fall and continue into the
spring. The goal is to perform at 10 locations this year.
The Kaskaskia College Concert Band will share a concert with the Centralia public schools
this March while taking part in the Centralia Sound Spectacular Concert.
The Kaskaskia College Concert and Jazz Band will perform in March.
The KC Instrumental Music Club will sponsor the 3rd Annual Kaskaskia College Honor Band
on April 7, 2011.
The KC student Jazz Ensemble will perform at the Friends of the Fine Arts Dinner/ Auction
this upcoming spring in April.
The KC Jazz Band will perform at a Jazz festival at UMSL in spring 2011.
Science Department
The Science Department is proud of the recently renovated A&P classroom and lab. This
lab was operational this fall. Plans are underway to renovate two more classroom/labs this
upcoming spring/summer.
The Science Department is looking forward to helping with the City Wide Junior High School
Science Fair this upcoming spring semester. The Department is considering expanding in
this area in the future.
The Science Department would like to welcome their new Department Chair, Bruce Fink.
The Department would like to thank Dr. Peter Vig for his years of service as department
chair.
Physical Education
The physical education area is continuing to expand, with the offering of additional courses
for the spring 2011. New courses include but are not limited to: Beginning Racquetball, Golf
Participation, Soccer Theory, Tennis Participation and Walleyball. The area in the fitness
center has allowed for the new courses to be offered as well as many weight training
courses and fitness center participation sections that we did not have the space for before.
The physical education course numbers are continuing to increase as we off a more variety
of course in the new fitness center. Additional course are being developed to provide a
variety of course for the students.
12 Humanities Department
The Writers Club, a new student organization, began this fall. So far the club has held a
book drive, having donated over 400 books to BCMW, held writing workshops, and started
putting together a literary publication that should be out in the spring.
The general aim for the Writers Club is to cultivate and encourage the appreciation of
creative writing across the Kaskaskia College campus. The purpose of the creative writing
workshops is to create a community of writers who share work and offer each other
constructive criticism. The purpose of the literary publication is to provide writers and artists
with opportunities to publish their works.
The Visiting Writers Series began this fall. The first presenting author was Pinckney
Benedict, author of the new book Miracle Boy and Other Stories. The event involved a
reading from the book, a Q&A session, and a book signing. It was a complete success, with
well over 100 in attendance. The next presenting author will be KC’s own Josh Woods, who
will also do a reading, a Q&A session, and a book signing. That event is scheduled for
March 30, 2011.
The purpose of the Visiting Writers Series is to offer Kaskaskia College and the surrounding
community an opportunity to see, meet, learn from, and interact with published and awarded
authors and poets. Such events not only cultivate and encourage the appreciation of
reading, writing, and the literary arts, but they also inspire and enrich on the personal level.
13 Distance Education
Online
The College expanded its online, hybrid, and Web-enhanced course offerings and
increased enrollment as identified in the following charts. Hybrid and Web-enhanced
courses were not tracked prior to 2008.
The third year of the online student satisfaction survey was given to online KC students in
Fall 2010. This year there are 2178 students in the survey class. The results have been very
favorable in regards to KC’s student online experience. A comparison of the yearly student
satisfaction surveys can be seen at http://kconline.kaskaskia.edu/fall09survey/combined0809.htm
14 GUID 103, the online student orientation course has been completely redesigned and now
is a prerequisite for taking an online or a hybrid class.
The Blackboard login page has been updated with new student support information and
updated student resources page.
Distance Learning is working with the Title III group and provides support for the
development of online transitional studies courses.
New online, online proctored and hybrid courses
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CITA 200 Accounting Software Package / Quick Books Pro
CITA 244 Desktop Publishing Basics
CITP 225 Systems Design II
CULI 203 Food Service Cost Control
LAWO 198 Special Topics in Protective Service
LAWO 265 Court Procedures and Evidence
LAWO 275 Justice Administration
MATH 135 Trigonometry
MATH 160 Precalculus
Many instructors are utilizing their Blackboard shell in their face-to-face classes.
AQIP Online Learning Action Plan
The present AQIP Online Learning action plan was retired this fall and a new action plan
was submitted to AQIP. The new action plan’s goal is the creation of a change request to
the Higher Learning Commission to achieve accreditation. The AQIP Online-Learning
Committee is meeting on a regular basis exploring and addressing student enrollment,
online instruction, and online accreditation needs.
A course review process was implemented this fall and periodical peer evaluation of new
and existing online courses is ongoing. A rubric is used by a committee to assess new and
existing online courses. The rubric is being used to review online courses with the purpose
of achieving consistent quality across our online course offerings.
The AQIP Online Learning Committee Web site is kept up-to-date with the latest activities
and information. http://kconline.kaskaskia.edu/online
15 Distance Learning Office
Various workshops and webinars have been conducted in basic Blackboard, pedagogical
support and guidance for “best practices” for online and distance learning.
Continued pedagogical support and guidance is being offered to help with the assessment
and evaluation needs that are unique to online and distance learning environments.
SafeAssign was installed and piloted on Blackboard. SafeAssign is a plagiarism prevention
service offered by Blackboard at no charge.
All faculty, both full-time and adjunct, are enrolled in a Blackboard course shell. The course
contains:
• A detailed Blackboard 8 tutorial, covering all relevant aspects of the course
management system, examples of how the various tools should be used, as a
well as suggestions about how to best integrate these tools into a streamlined,
student-friendly, easy to follow, and overall effective online course.
• Additional and evolving information, such as links to online resources for course
development, discussions, workshop notes and summaries, etc.
• A new blog was created for the KC community associated with distance learning.
The blog, to be found at http://kcteachingonline.wordpress.com/, provides
guidelines and up-to-date information about the effective use of the LMS and
other technological developments related to teaching online.
16 ITV
49 sections were offered in Fall 2010 through Interactive Video between campuses.
Interactive Video student headcount for Fall 2010 was 315 students.
** FY 2005 – 2007 AS400 Data not available
Professional Growth and Development Committee
The Professional Growth and Development Committee accomplished the following goals
this fall:
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Contributed two staff development book reviews as contributions for Professional Growth
and Development newsletter and continue to promote and plan content.
Trialed subscription to Magna 20 Minute Mentor series and purchased other titles
recommended by faculty and staff.
Provided Professional Growth Days for Monday, August 16 and Tuesday, October 12
See attached table of course offerings provided at these sessions.
Provided evening Professional Growth session for adjunct faculty on August 16 with
expanded opportunities added before dinner as well as after the general session and
after dinner.
Continued to work on the AQIP Adjunct Faculty Enrichment Project Communications
Team and the AQIP Adjunct Faculty Enrichment Project Professional Development
Teams for better support for our adjunct faculty.
17 Continuing Goals for the LRC include:
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Continue Professional Growth and Development goals for workshop days and other
modes of professional growth.
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Continue to work with AQIP team ensuring synchronization with regular committee
planning for all faculty and staff
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Continue support of a Professional Growth and Development Calendar.
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Support strategic commitment tasks for Learning College topics at each workshop and
guest speakers that support Learning College concepts.
18 Future LRC Goals Include:
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Establish a centralized training calendar that promotes established training sessions
offered by departments as well as low cost or free webinars of interest to the staff.
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Work at capturing appropriate training sessions that best lend themselves for rebroadcast as archived training events for those who would benefit from the information
provided.
August 16, 2010 Professional
Development Day
General Session address by
President and VP’s.
Awards
Announcements
Campus updates: AQIP
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kent Keith
Servant Leadership
Leadership Session for
President’s Cabinet
Technology Block
Blackboard Instruction (Safe
Assign plagiarism tool
Student Advisement-Degree
audit training.
Meeting for transitional
instructors
Biggest Loser weight loss
program opportunities
Incorporating GIS into your
classroom
Department meetings
August 16, 2010 Professional
Development Program for
Adjunct Faculty
General session and welcome by
President and administrative staff
October 12, 2010 Professional
Development Day
HR updates
Adjunct Advisory committee Mtg.
AQIP Adjunct Project
Transitional Studies Math Mtg.
Awards
Announcements
Campus updates: AQIP
IT/Blackboard updates
Student Support Services for you
and your students .Two sessions
Technology Tools for classroom
support. Two sessions.
Walking tour of campus. Two
sessions
Technology Training for Best
Campus Communication.
2 sessions
Dual Credit Faculty Orientation.
Two sessions
Emergency Incident Team
Monitors for KC team members
Budget Officer Training
Working Dinner with
Departments
Tour of Greenville Center*
KC FT meeting
KCTOP meeting
General Session address by
President and VP’s.
Managing Stress through the
Holidays. Two sessions
Using I Clickers in the
Classroom. Two sessions.
Working Together for Students
with Disabilities
New Mailing Policies and
Procedures
Communication for Leadership
Magna 20 minute mentor demo
on FERPA. Two sessions
Emergency Plan
KC FT meeting
KCTOP meeting
Training offered beyond Professional Growth Days and reported by other departments:
Additional sessions for I clicker part 1 and 2 were offered other days.
Additional sessions for Soft chalk and Blackboard offered
Additional session offered for mailroom policies and procedures
*Greenville tour canceled due to lack of attendance
Learning Resource Center (LRC)
19 This year the LRC applied for a BTOP grant with other Illinois state libraries for 8 stations
that would provide computer lab stations for special needs students. Options include: textto-speech software; speech-to-text software, magnifiers, and one station that would
accommodate severely obese students. This grant was targeted to serve our students,
potential students and public. After two rounds of BTOP funding, the LRC is still hoping for
monies from Illinois Department of Economic Commerce (DCEO). In the meantime,
through another student support service ICCB grant we anticipate providing some of these
features on a much more limited scale.
LRC Outreach
This year, LRC staff person, James Kellermann, developed three online tutorials on our
webpage:
How to Renew your Library Books.pdf
How to Search the Kaskaskia College Library Card Catalog.pdf
How to Use the WorldCat library Card Catalog.pdf
The LRC continues to provide outreach to instruction by providing introduction to discipline
specific library resources to adjuncts and faculty that invite LRC staff to their research
classes. The LRC is mindful of scheduling these sessions for best service and least cost of
transportation. For example, the LRC tries to schedule two instructors at the education
centers or arrange “walk in” time for students while two staff people are visiting the centers.
The LRC continues to provide lunch hour in-services in conjunction with the Success Center
programs. This semester’s topics focused on “Quick start to PowerPoint” in anticipation of
the Health classes PowerPoint projects presented by James Kellermann; and “Researching
More Efficiently” by Arlene Dueker.
This past semester the LRC expanded their role in the new student orientation classes for
first year success program with “Library Exploration. What Every Student Needs to Know.”
The content of this class was based on the deficits that instructors reported to us were most
needed in the first year classes. James Kellermann also provided a special section on our
KC webpage: “The top ten things every student should know” which provided further
outreach to new and returning students.
20 A Research Skills class – RESK 125, was offered as part of the Transitional Student Cohort
curriculum. This class is being offered as late start in the spring schedule.
The LRC staff incorporated Learning Resource Center goals in alignment with the tasks and
objectives the Strategic Planning Process this fall.
LRC Special Programs
LRC staff has been super in promoting displays for the KC campus. KC WebTV slides and
Themes included Constitution Day, Hispanic Heritage and Salute to our Veterans and the
new Visiting Writers Series. Beth Moore has been assisted by James Kellermann for web
support and Linda Wimberly for visual displays.
During KC Alumni and Family Reunion Day, the LRC made a special display for our visiting
veterans that were part of the scavenger hunt and helped families look up the veterans on
our KC veterans’ wall with our computer file. Veteran names were collected by our staff if
they were not found on the wall and submitted for inclusion in the project.
21 LRC Professional Growth and Development
James Kellermann, Beth Moore, and Linda Wimberly were able to attend a Library Support
Staff Conference “Reaching Forward South” held in Springfield, Illinois this fall in
September.
Arlene Dueker currently serves as ex-officio president of Southern Illinois Learning
Resource Consortia (SILRC). Arlene also serves on a task force with Network of Illinois
Learning Resource Consortia for instructional technology. Finally, Arlene is also an
alternate task force member for the Southern Systems cooperative task force preparing for
a merger of the state regional library systems for Shawnee, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln Trails
and Rolling Prairies. This new regional system will extend approximately from the
Springfield/Champaign metro regions to the very bottom of our state.
Outside of the LRC duties, Arlene Dueker currently serves as a ROTORACT Club sponsor
with Tina Suarez and has participated in Centralia Clean and Green and manning games for
the children’s area during Centralia Halloween Fest.
Beth Moore, James Kellermann and Arlene Dueker are also currently taking the special
learning needs assessment certification course provided through Title III. While all staff will
benefit from this course for instruction, this will better support our library outreach and
support for all special needs students.
Arlene Dueker also serves as secretary of the Centralia Sunrise Rotary Club and this club
does support our Adult Education and literacy programs as well as providing every third
grader in the district their own personal dictionary.
Linda Wimberly has risen over $450 with a used book swap exchange. None of these books
were purchased with school monies but donated.
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Purchase an additional I-Clicker hub and at least 32 clicker units in the next group
buy opportunities.
Big Read Grant Application deadline is February 2011. The LRC plans to submit for
another program. Existing LRC partners have agreed that they would like to try for a
second. The proposed title is the Story and Poems of Edgar Allen Poe. The LRC
staff is contacting faculty and other partners to see if we can involve more interest
and support.
Launch at least one book group open to faculty staff and students to start a “One
Campus One Book” event. Arlene Dueker will work with the Diversity Committee to
see if they would like to co-sponsor this with a book selection devoted to increasing
diversity awareness and discussion such as “Three Cups of Tea.”
Demo a product suggested by Professor Josh Woods called “Visual Thesaurus”
Wrap up the acceptable use policy taskforce
Explore more options for library online tutorials now that bandwidth supports more
video/avi clips.
Plan for text a librarian services for FY 2011-2012 year.
Explore more laptops that can be stored in library and checked out by instructors for
online tests that need to be proctored with the goal of supporting the Nursing
Department
Continuing to explore new subscription services that can be placed online.
Monitor state library funding crisis and plan with other southern community colleges
for best decision to move from a regional multi type shared catalog to the Illinois
academic shared catalog.
23 AQIP
AQIP/Accreditation - Kaskaskia College is in its fourth year as an AQIP institution and it
continuing to move forward in campus wide continuous improvement. In addition, three
new AQIP action projects are in place and are progressing nicely. The three projects are
summarized below and include action items achieved this fall and plans for the
institutionalization of each project.
Improve and Expand Online Learning Action Project – Phase II. The intent of the
original Improve and Expand Online Learning project was to evaluate the current state of
online learning at Kaskaskia College and establish benchmarks from which to improve the
quality and consistency of the online learning experience for KC students and faculty, to
identify stakeholders in need of support and/or training which may be hindering their
participation, and to identify new opportunities to increase online offerings, including online
degrees. Improve infrastructure and support for the needs of increased online enrollment.
Develop and improve the Web-based student services with an online admissions process,
online counseling and advising. The Improve and Expand Online Learning Project – Phase
II will focus solely on achieving accreditation for the first complete online degree. This
project will focus on quality of online classes and student support services.
Members of the AQIP Improve and Expand Online Learning Action Project Team – Phase II
and Distance Learning Committee include: Steve Jerden and Irina Neuman, Co-Chairs,
Angenien Huffstutler, Barb Norstrom, Bruce Fink, Charles Kuhn, Christin Dalaviras, Denise
Derrick, Diana Hansen, Elizabeth Sundermeyer, Eric Hofelich, Jeff Sulcer, John Orlet,
Joyce Pryor, Kellie Henegar (Sponsor), Kenneth Ingersoll, Mike Stone, Nathan Wilkins,
Pradeep Vig, Sam Bundy, Sandra Cox, Sedgwick Harris, Steve Cox , Sue Aman, Sue
Hardebeck, Tim March, Virginia Williams and Wayne Watkins.
Additional information regarding this project is discussed in the Distance Learning section of
this report.
The Adjunct Faculty Enrichment Project began this summer with feedback received from
the Strategy Forum Planning Team. The Adjunct Faculty Enrichment program includes a
comprehensive review of the adjunct faculty member experience at KC. This review will
include analysis of the interview/application process, professional growth and development
opportunities, various communication methods, the adjunct faculty evaluation process,
course content and assessment. The goal of this project is to fully engage our KC adjunct
faculty in to a wider range of College processes and activities in order to help them develop
stronger connections as vital member of the KC culture.
24 Building the Quality Improvement Culture at Kaskaskia College project facilitates
campus-wide involvement in continuous improvement by strengthening the structure of
quality improvement participation throughout the campus, utilizing current Kaskaskia
College infrastructure to coordinate quality improvement activities with goals of the
institutional planning and budgeting processes. KC will infuse quality improvement
processes into existing college decision-making entities with a goal of encouraging and
securing more campus-wide involvement, active participation, and ownership of important
processes: determining AQIP action projects, updating Systems Portfolio data, reviewing
campus-wide assessment data, forming recommendations to Institutional Planning Teams,
explaining Systems Appraisal Feedback to those responsible for enacting change, and
preparing for the Quality Checkup Visit.
Kaskaskia College Friends of the Fine Arts
The Kaskaskia College Friends of the Fine Arts under the leadership of President, Dr. Dee
Boswell, continues to impact the lives of the KC fine and performing arts students. The
organization actively supports the KC fine and performing arts students by offering five
student scholarships and four enrichment grants for each of the fine and performing arts
program areas: speech, theatre, instrumental music, vocal music, and visual arts.
The KCFFA recently committed $30,000 over the next five years towards scholarships
through the Title III Endowment Scholarship Fund. Additionally, the KCFFA is actively
planning their annual spring scholarship banquet scheduled this spring in April.
Dee and Sue Boswell Art Gallery
The Dee and Sue Boswell is a vital part of the fine and performing arts at Kaskaskia
College. This fall term the gallery hosted three very diverse exhibits both in the gallery and
the KC Learning Resource Center. The first exhibit in early fall was Works on Silk by Pat
Vivod. The Artwork from the National Veterans Art Museum exhibiting pieces on Falluja by
Joel Chaverri was on display from mid fall in celebration of Veterans Day.
Finally, the end of the calendar year exhibit highlighted Religious Icons from Around the
World. The upcoming spring exhibits include a diversity exhibit featuring works by KC
student, Elise Gordon, the Kaskaskia College Regional High School Art Exhibit on display in
the Learning Resource Center, light boxes by Libby Rueter, and drawings by Dennis
Ringerring.
25 Phi Theta Kappa
The Chapter coordinated its 1st Phi Theta Kappa Phun Run on October 1st in Foundation
Park, Centralia. The 2nd Phun Run has been scheduled for Saturday, April 16th and will be
held on campus. The entire Campus population is urged to begin training now and prepare
for multiple competitions!
Chapter President Sarah Rohner, Vice President Leadership Danny Finley and Vice
President Fellowship Nancy Kobus joined members Derek Hoerchler, Steven Hoerchler and
Advisor Susie Wurth at the October Regional Honors and Leadership Institute at College of
Lake County in northern Illinois. Topping the list of lessons learned was an information
session with Lawyer and Author, C. L. Lindsey. His presentation based on his book, The
College Student’s Guide to Law, led to the decision for the Chapter Honors In Action Topic
study.
The Chapter has been gathering research for the following questions: How does the
dissemination of information influence the individual and community? To what extent does
an individual have a right for his/her personal information to remain private, and who and
who is responsible for its protection? As part of the process, the chapter will synthesize its
research and partner with KC Core Values Team to build an informative skit surrounding the
issues of internet and cell phone usage.
Fall Induction was held Friday, October 15th with 69 new members welcomed into the
chapter.
Tiffany Geppert honored her chapter and college after being selected to attend a NASA
STEM camp in November. After competing in a rigorous competition involving creating and
designing an “Agri-Rover”, she was one of 90 community college students selected out of a
competitive field of 270. She was one of three Phi Theta Kappa members selected in the
state of Illinois, and one of 36 selected out of the entire membership of Phi Theta Kappa
International.
The Chapter College Project, a pilot Leadership Summit, was held Friday, November 5th and
Saturday, November 6th. 25 students and Administrators joined together to review
leadership skills, participate in timely discussions, and enjoy lively activities, skits and movie
clips. This pilot will be reviewed for expansion in to a larger project for 2011.
26 WYSE Competition
The WYSE Academic Challenge is scheduled to be held on February 1, 2011. The
sponsors of this event are excited to host the event and for see participation of all area high
schools at this year’s event for the first time
Honors Program
This semester we have had a large number of new applicants for the Honors Program bring
our total to 23 participants. Honors courses continued to challenge students to think, to
analyze, to investigate, and to discover by stimulating them to achieve beyond the usual
academic requirements.
27 Career and Technical Education
FY 2010
Carl Perkins Career and Technical Education Grant
The Kaskaskia College Perkins Grant for FY ’11 focused on some new initiatives. The grant
total for this year was $263,656. All activities required by the grant were met. In structuring
actives for the grant, the following new initiatives were designed with the goal of improving
instruction and addressing the need for technological advances in student learning.
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textbooks for secondary students to attend college classes (on campus) while still
enrolled in high school. This is another mechanism Kaskaskia College has put into
place to give current high school student the opportunity for a “jump start” in earning
college credits, and working toward completion of a college certificate or degree.
Skills USA: Last year, more students than ever qualified to compete in SKILLS USA.
In anticipation of further increases in this area, an additional $5,000 was written into
the Perkins Grant to fund students qualifying to attend state and national
competitions.
Student Worker Funding: To insure that Career and Technical Education programs
would have the opportunity to hire student workers, and to provide some relief for the
institutional budget in this category, $75,000 was written into the Perkins Grant for
student workers. This initiative not only benefited the CTE Programs, but allowed
Federal and institutional funding for student workers to be allocated to other areas
and programs in the College.
Equipment and Instructional Supplies: Approximately $48,000 was designated for
purchasing new equipment and instructional materials for advancing technical
training and skills acquisition for students in the following programs: Cosmetology,
Industrial Technology, Computer Information Systems, Welding, Automotive
Technology, and Electronic Technology.
Faculty Enrichment and Training: With rising budget concerns, it has been
necessary to reduce travel for faculty and staff development to allocate these
resources to other areas. In FY ’11. $6,500 was designated for use by faculty to
attend training seminars to refresh and upgrade their skills in CTE disciplines.
28 Career and Technical Education Innovation Grant
The Illinois Community College Board awarded Kaskaskia College with the Career and
Technical Education Innovation Grant for FY ’11. The amount for this year’s grant was
$25,573.00. The funds were approved for improving the indicated Career and Technical
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Physical Therapy Assistant, Radiology, Sonography, Cosmetology, and Criminal
Justice Programs will receive iClickers to be incorporated into instruction. These
devices will provide students with immediate feedback and assist in preparing them
for registry and state licensing exams where applicable.
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning) will acquire a “Rigid Pipe
Threader”
HVAC will also purchase a Whirlpool 2 stage furnace and 16seer A/C evaporator coil.
Career and Technical Educational Program Improvement Grant
Kaskaskia College has been awarded $25,919 in funding for the Career and Technical
Program Improvement Grant. This funding is designated for use in enhancing CTE
programs in scope, skill level, and technology. Funds are dispersed based on program
need. To date, allocations are being considered for the following programs. Others will be
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Agriculture/Horticulture: Industry required chemical storage
HVAC: Additional hand tools needed due to increased class size
HVAC: Duro Dyne Pin Spotter. Pin spotters are state of the art, and help to ensure
that internal duct insulation and liners do not break free in the air stream causing
problems for the consumer.
29 High School Career Fair
KC hosted the High School Career Fair in November. This annual event is sponsored in
conjunction with the Marion, Clinton and Washington Counties Career and Technical
Education System, Bond, Fayette and Effingham Counties Vocational Education System,
Kaskaskia College Partnership for College and Career Success, and the Kaskaskia College
Perkins Project. An impressive total of 712 students from the following schools registered to
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Centralia Alternative
Greenville
Mulberry Grove
New Approach
Odin
Okawville
Patoka
Safe School
Salem
Sandoval
South Central
Wesclin
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on the content of the program and question/answer opportunity
Activities in the gym which consisted of booths manned by career and technical
education faculty and business and career professionals. A section was also set up
for interactive activities related to career and tech fields.
Keynote speaker in the auditorium.
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Barb Norstrom, Virginia Williams, Nathan Wilkins and Michelle Hill, Office
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Tim March, Business
Charlie Kuhn, Angenien Huffstutler, Kerri Richards, Computer Information Systems
Richard Rittenhouse, Drafting
Ken Ingersoll, Criminal Justice
Kent Sickmeyer, Agriculture
Tina Suarez, Early Childhood Education
Kevin Ray, Welding
Don Sensel, Industrial Electronics/Industrial Electricity
Charles DeBernardi, Allen Auld, Toby Dothager, Automotive Technology
Danny Mays, Elmer Woods, Auto Collision
Pete Donnelly, Carpentry Occupations
Robert Hawkins, HVAC
Clarke Griffin, Culinary Arts
Chris Browne, Kelli Malone, Murlen Garner, Cosmetology
Lori Schmidt, Dental Assisting
Amber Edwards, Sharon Elwood, Respiratory Therapy
Cynthia Hoffmann, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Beth Urban, Eric Jones, Respiratory Therapy
Bryan Manor
Carlyle Healthcare Center
Centralia Police Department
Continental Tire
Fayette County Hospital
FCAE
Federal Bureau of prisons
Illinois Army National Guard
Marathon Pipeline LLC
SICAP
SICCM (Southern Illinois Collegiate Common Market)
SIMPACT
St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital
Tri-County Electric
Unique Personnel Consultants
US Army
US Army Corps of Engineers
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McKendree University. Working on various fundraisers to prepare for State and National Leadership
Conferences in Spring and Summer 2011. Hosting the FBLA Southwestern Illinois Area Leadership Conference on January 22,
2011 Will be attending the Illinois Phi Beta Lambda State Winter Seminar Series on
January 19, 2011 at Eastern Illinois University. SkillsUSA Competition
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry representatives working
together to ensure America has a skilled work force. Their programs also help to establish
industry standards for job skill training in the classroom. Because of the skill level achieved
by its students, Kaskaskia College was fortunate enough to be represented by students and
advisors at a conference and competition which was held in June 2010.
The five students who attended the 46th National Leadership and Skills Conference
sponsored by SkillsUSA were Rachel Fisher (Mt. Vernon-Cosmetology), Molllie McGraw
(Salem-Nail Care), Jennifer Johnson (Vandalia-Nail Care Model), Zac Paine, (CarlyleCriminal Justice), and Diedra Marcum (Centralia-Technical Computer Applications). These
five students earned the right to compete when they won first place at the Illinois SkillsUSA
Championship in Springfield, IL. They were accompanied by their instructor/advisors, Kelli
Malone (Nail Care), Ken Ingersoll (Criminal Justice, Chris Browne (Cosmetology), and
Angenien Huffstutler (Technical Computer Applications).
Zac Paine placed 4th nationally in the Post-Secondary Criminal Justice competition, and
Diedra Marcum placed 140th nationally in the Pos-Secondary Technical Computer
Applications competition. Mollie McGraw and Jennifer Johnson placed 15th nationally in the
Post-Secondary Nail Care competition, and Rachel Fisher placed 21st nationally in the PostSecondary Cosmetology competition. Kaskaskia College is proud of each and every
student who qualified and placed in this competition, and also of the faculty members and
programs that produces such well trained students.
32 Agriculture
The Kaskaskia College Dairy Judging team finishes as the 8th Overall High Team at the
International Postsecondary Dairy Judging contest at the World Dairy Expo in Madison,
Wisconsin. Teams from the USA, Canada, and South America placed 12 classes of dairy
cows in six different breeds and presented four sets of oral reasoning in the competition.
Below is a breakdown of the individual and team honors for KC:
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Mitchell Eickmeyer 4th Individual
KC Team, 6th
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KC Team, 3rd
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Mitchel Eickmeyer, 9th Individual
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American International Livestock Expo in Louisville, Kentucky in November. On November
7, 2010, the Kaskaskia College Dairy Judging Team finished 5th Overall at the North
American International Livestock Expo Dairy Judging Contest. Competing against teams
from across the nation, KC was 5th Overall; 5th in Oral Reasons; 5th in Ayshires, Holsteins,
and Guernseys; and 2nd in Jerseys. Individual accomplishments include:
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10th Individual in Oral Reasons.
Katie DeLong – 8th in Ayshires, and 7th in Brown Swiss, and 12th High Individual
Paul Schumacher - 7th in Ayshires
Nick Frederking - 16th High Individual Overall with a very consistent day.
Having two finalists in the top eight teams in national competitions is a tremendous
accomplishment. Our students represented KC in outstanding fashion this year being
competitive and professional.
Auto Collision
Significant accomplishments for the Auto Collision Program for the first half of the academic
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New overhead doors were installed in the shop. This installation will improve the
heating and cooling retention of the shop area.
The program collected over $1,200 for the Centralia Humane Society.
Through grant funding, the program was able to purchase a welder. Prior to this
purchase, there was only one welder for this program. Students often had to wait to
use the machine which caused delays in completion of some projects. With the
addition of this new equipment, students are able to complete assignments and
projects in a timelier manner.
Visited Salem and Centralia High Schools, and Okaw Area Vocational Center for
Dual Credit and recruitment of potential campus students.
As with all career and technical education programs, part of the course requirements include
hands-on lab activities. During the Fall semester, the Auto Collision students completed
approximately 40 work orders. These work orders were a result of requests for body work
on the personal vehicles of Kaskaskia College students, faculty and staff. These projects
provide valuable experience for students and provide a service to KC at reduced costs since
no labor charge is assessed.
34 Automotive Technology
Automotive Technology is continuing to expand with student enrolment and completion of
program. In Fall semester, the program averaged 18-20 students per class and had eight
completions. During the past year, the program has acquired the following equipment which
is being used to provide the students with current technology in the field.
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2 Atech electrical trainers that simulate the computerized lighting system and
instrument panel. These trainers allow the many students to learn completed
automotive systems in a controlled learning environment. This frees up shop space
for more live work and lets more students in the lab.
Additional computer diagnostics tools
OTC scanner
CANdi module which connects between the Tech 2 Flash’s Diagnostic Link Cable
and the OBD adapter. Once the CANdi module is connected, it can be used on all
GM vehicle applications, even those vehicles using other platforms such as OBD I
and II.
Additional power probes.
As part of their hands-on lab experience during the Fall semester, the students in the Auto
Technology program completed 237 work orders. These work orders were a result of
vehicle requests submitted by Kaskaskia College students, faculty and staff. The students
completed these repairs logging a total of 1,590 shop hours. Shop hours are flat rate time
that industry gives for the time the students work on jobs if they were getting paid.
In conjunction with the Auto Collision instructor, visited Salem and Centralia High Schools
and the Okaw Area Vocational Center for Dual Credit and recruitment visits.
Computer Information Systems
On September 24, 2010, under the supervision of Angenien Huffstutler, Associate Professor
of Computer Information Technology, members of the KC CNET Club went to Trinity
Lutheran School in Hoyleton to complete a major service work project. Participants
implemented a brand new windows-based server to replace their old Linux server,
implemented a Domain network model, corrected and or repaired hardware issues with 7
workstations (this portion of the project was completed at KC prior to going to Trinity),
imaged all laboratory/library workstations to establish uniformity, implemented security
policies on server to control access rights thus minimizing the possibility of students and
others from being able to make improper changes, etc.
35 This project was a tremendous opportunity for our students gain experience in designing,
implementing, and configuring a new network system for. Jon Boehning also participated in
this project guiding students with workstation repairs and configuration issues that might
arose on-site. We had only one day to achieve all of this, a great deal of which was
completed on-campus in the rear laboratory in Ms. Huffstutler’s classroom. Configuring the
server at KC prior to going on-site for the project was also a valuable learning experience for
the students handling that portion of the project.
On September 30, and October 1, 2010, the KC CNET Club also performed another service
learning project at Radom Grade School, ironically they are also getting a brand new server
to replace their failed one and all workstations needed to be re-configured. As with the
previous project, considerable work was performed in the lab at Kaskaskia College reconfiguring the server. This project lasted two days. Because none of their work stations
matched, all of the imaging of the stations had to be done on-site. Charlie Kuhn
accompanied Angenien and the students to assist with workstation issues when the
students encountered problems.
Both projects were completed free of any charges, saving both educational institutions
thousands of dollars, while providing the students with invaluable learning experience. In
addition to the service projects, the club ran a fundraising project selling flash drive
bracelets in December. This drive was very successful. The proceeds will be used to fund
further service projects during the remainder of the school year.
A new Web Design and Administration Degree has been approved by Curriculum Council
and has been submitted to ICCB for approval. We hope to have this approved during the
Spring semester, and ready of offer in Fall 2011.
The CIT Department joined Comp TIA, which is the leading provider of vendor-neutral IT
certifications worldwide. Employers depend on CompTIA certifications to make smart hiring
decisions. CompTIA helps IT professionals demonstrate their aptitude in various fields,
such as security, network administration, computer repair, and server administration.
Joining Comp TIA allows us to offer our students up to a 50% discount on their professional
certification exams, which include A+, Server +, Network +, and Security +. These
discounts were offered to students for the first time in December 2010. Some students are
sitting for certification exams the first week of January 2011 at Kaskaskia College. We
anticipate a much larger group of students taking advantage of these exams in May 2011.
In December, the CIT Department held a one day seminar on Wireless LAN technology.
This was open to all students in the program, and was attended by approximately 15
students.
36 In keeping with changing technology, the department has also begun the move to the
newest software releases of Windows 7 and Office 2010 in the curriculum. They began
integrating Windows 7 into some of the courses in Fall 2010, and will continue to
incorporate them into the remainder throughout the Spring and Summer semesters. Office
2010 is scheduled for integration in the Fall 2011 semester.
Cosmetology
Two Cosmetology faculty members were honored so far this year. Chris Browne was
named Full-time Faculty of the Year, and Kelli Malone received the Horizon Award. Both
nominations spoke of the tiring dedication and professional abilities of these two faculty
members.
The Cosmetology Department competed with Rend Lake College in the “2010 Pint-to-Pint
Challenge” in November, and was victorious. The American Red Cross Blood Drive was
able to collect 140 units of blood from Kaskaskia College and 58 units from Rend Lake.
Kaskaskia beat Rend Lake by more than a 2/1 margin. The Cosmetology Club purchased
the t-shirts that were given out during the drive, and the KC Culinaires Club provided the
food that was served to all donors. In the 2011 Pint-to-Pint Challenge, Cosmetology plans
to extend the challenge to Olney.
Through grant funding, the program acquired 12 Artificial Nail Trainers. In the past,
students in the Cosmetology and Nail Tech Programs had to rely on salon customers or
other student, for practice on nail application and care techniques. With the addition of
these trainers, students are able to complete assignments even when there are no live
subjects available.
Additional grant funding provided Cosmetology with a sliding glass door bulletin board. This
board is located outside the program area, and is used to provide students and other in the
immediate area with information on upcoming classes and projects planned by the
department. It can also be used to display samples of projects completed by the students
and products that are for sale in the salon area. The sale of products in the salon provides
additional operational funding for the program.
Grant funds also allowed for the purchase of massage chairs for the esthetics portion of the
program. Pryor to this purchase the faculty had to borrow chairs from the Massage Therapy
Program. Because these chairs are used extensively in Massage Therapy, their availability
was limited. With the purchase of chairs for Cosmetology, students are able to practice this
skill when needed, and are not subject to the schedule of another program. This enables
the students to gain more practice and thus become better skilled in this area.
37 We are proud to report a 100% pass rate on the Illinois State Board written exam for our
Cosmetology students. We are very proud of such impressive scores. Even though our
pass rate has stayed very high throughout the existence of the program, our faculty knows
that they are being well prepared these days. This is due not only to our high standards, but
to the availability of the Success Center’s staff. We have utilized Cynthia Webber’s
knowledge and willingness to teach our students their individual learning styles and be
available for tutoring. Another success story includes 2 past graduates that did not pass
their state board exam last year and returned for assistance from our faculty. Each one
passed their state exam and is now employed in the cosmetology field.
The Cosmetology Club has had one of its busiest years in memory. Even though an
attempt to take a professional field trip did not occur, the students were able to get a jump
start on fundraising for our March convention. This journey takes us to Chicago and is the
highlight of many students’ college memories. We were also greatly involved with servicelearning (head checks and free holiday haircuts at Sandoval Grade School), community
events (Centralia Lady Elks and SMILES) and charity works such as the Relay for Life. The
students were also intertwined in the working of the college by participating in the KC
Reunion Day and the Veteran’s Health Fair. During the Summer & Fall, our students also
hosted 3 Blood Drives. One of those drives was billed as a contest versus Rend Lake
College and (of course) we won!! Our Fall semester ended on a high note by our students
voting to adopt a Sandoval family who lost their home the day after Thanksgiving to a house
fire. The Cosmetology Club’s missions since July are too numerous to mention, but we
weigh each request for our presence carefully to insure that our student’s time is benefited
by either an educational or humanistic experience.
Lastly, our goals have been set for the near future – host a consistent Nail Technology
evening program, begin a part-time Cosmetology evening program and gain an additional
full-time faculty member for the day-time Cosmetology program. All of this while continuing
to serve our students, community and Kaskaskia College as a whole.
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Clarke’s Bistro dinner in October.
Purchased 15 Holiday baskets from the Athletic Department with the proceeds from
the dinner.
Culinary Arts students participated in Campus wide Catering Events as Interns with
Culinary Services on Campus.
Utilized ServSafe Sanitation testing for CULI 102. A National recognized
Organization allows students to use their Sanitation Certificates in any State and not
just Illinois.
Completed the first step in ACF accreditation for the Culinary Arts Program, this
included initial Certification of instructors.
Dental Assisting
The Kaskaskia College Dental Assisting students and Professor Lori Schmidt worked
diligently to design and create the KC float for the Little Egypt Festival Parade in Salem on
October 2, 2010. The float, “Tooth fairies Volunteer to Help Parents” took first place in the
education division for the parade, and was accompanied by a group of students, staff, and
children who passed out 1,200 toothbrushes and 1,200 tubes of toothpaste to parade
attendees. The Dental Assisting students marched as “tooth fairy” characters, with hair
styles done by the KC Cosmetology students and banners designed by Chuck Harris
(printed by Rich Rittenhouse of the Drafting Department).
39 Drafting Technology
Drafting is no longer the pencil and paper, board drawing program it was in the past.
Students studying this discipline are now using a system called AutoCAD, which allows
them to produce computer generated drawing of the learning concepts and skills they are
covering. As a part of this learning process, the Drafting Technology Department provides
its students with frequent connections and related experiences that keep them tied to the
industry. Among these activities for the Fall semester were:
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Students toured Mid Coast Aviation, Schutt Sports and Bennett Metals Products to
gain real world learning experiences. Students were taken on tours and witnessed
how their AutoCAD training and skills are used on actual job sites. They also met
with workers and supervisors of these businesses, and received information on entry
level skills and the different types of employment positions available in the industry.
The program continued its working relationship with Schutt Sports by creating 3Dimension models. These models are used as prototypes for new equipment and
devises to be manufactured by the company.
Students worked with Centralia Foundation Park during Fall semester to design a
new shelter. This project will be continues in Spring.
Update training at ISU in AutoCAD 2011.
For further industry exposure, students were assigned to various companies for internships.
Following is a list of internships that took place during Fall semester. Some of these
placements resulted in employment as indicated.
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US Army Corps of Engineers. As a result, the student was hired full time.
EFI (Engineered Fluid, Inc.) in Centralia, IL. As a result, the student was hired full
time.
Cooper B-Line in Highland, IL. As a result, the student was hired full time.
National Railway Equipment, Mt. Vernon, IL, As a result, the student was hired full
time.
B&K Woodworking, Centralia, IL
Wedekemper’s Inc., Carlyle, IL.
In keeping with our policy of remaining current with the changes in software systems, DFTG
122, 126 and 137 were updated to AutoCAD 2010 during the first semester of this academic
year.
40 Horticulture
Until this year, Kaskaskia College has not offered Horticulture on its main campus. Many
years ago, it was a program offering at the Centralia Correctional Center, and ICCB
approved courses remained on the books. In response to requests from the community and
the increasing number of jobs available in the landscaping and horticulture field, this
program has been revised for the main campus. Jennifer Heinzmann was hired as the
program coordinator, and has worked hard to update many of the courses. As a result of
her work, we are now offering a 33 credit hour Horticulture Technician Certificate at KC.
The first cohort for this program is just completing their first semester, and anxiously waiting
for Spring. Students will be afforded many hands-on opportunities to practice their craft on
our main campus grounds. It is anticipated that within the next year, we will have approved
and be offering a two year Associate in Applied Science in Horticulture.
With the introduction of the Horticulture Program came the need for upgrading and
renovating of the greenhouse. A new ventilation system, heaters, electrical controls, and
tables are all part of this project. Nearing completion, it is anticipated that the greenhouse
will be operational in the Spring semester. In addition to being used by Horticulture, the
greenhouse will shared be used by the Agriculture department. The Ag department has
used this structure for several projects over the years, and will continue to do so in
coordination with Horticulture.
Massage Therapy Club
The Massage Therapy Club hosted their 1st Annual service project and fundraiser
"Massage for the Cure" during the Fall Picnic on October 18, 2010. For a $5 donation,
anyone on campus that day effected by cancer (survivor, caregiver etc) received a 10
minute chair massage. Appointments were schedules, and walk-ins were accommodated
as time slots were available. This event was very successful, and is planned to become an
annual event.
41 Radiological Technology
In 2010, the Kaskaskia College Radiological Technology Program received the maximum
award of accreditation from JRCERT (the Joint Review Commission on Education In
Radiologic Technology). The JRCERT is the only agency recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education for accreditation of traditional and distance delivery education
programs in radiology, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry.
Specialized accreditation awarded by the JRCERT offers institutions significant value by
providing peer evaluation and assuring the public of quality professional education in the
Radiologic sciences.
Kaskaskia College’s Radiologic Technology Program was awarded the maximum eight
years of accreditation. This shows that our program is committed to academic excellence
and that our students are receiving appropriate high quality education the radiology health
care profession that emphasizes patient safety and work ethics. Kaskaskia College has the
only JRCERT accredited program in Southern Illinois. There are 35 radiology programs in
Illinois, and only 20 of these programs are accredite4d by the JRCERT. KC’s radiology
faculty works very hard to adhere to the national educational standards that provide its
graduate3s with the knowledge and skills needed to become a professional contributor in
the imaging field.
In line with the mission of Kaskaskia College to provide lifelong learning to the residents of
its district, Mimi Polczynski, Director of the Radiological Technology Program has designed
and received ICCB approval for three new certificates.
• Computed Tomography Certificate (16 credit hours)
• Cardiac-Interventional Radiography (25 credit hours)
• Vascular-Interventional Radiography (25 credit hours)
Enrollment in these certificate programs requires that the student have already completed
the Radiological Technology Program. These certificate programs provide excellent
opportunities for incumbent workers to obtain advanced skills which will increase
employability.
Thus far this academic year, the Radiology Club has been involved in the following projects:
• Rang bells for the Salvation Army at Christmas time.
• Helped sponsor the KC Family and Friends Cookbook
• Donated money toward the Thanksgiving baskets given to needy families
• Donated money to S.A.F.E. (Sexual Assault and Family Emergencies). S.A.F.E. is a
sexual assault center, which serves Bond, Clay, Clinton, Effingham, Fayette, Marion
and Washington counties. This nonprofit agency provides services for sexual assault
victims and their families regardless of their age, race, sex or sexual preference.
42 Sonography
The Sonography program celebrated its 10 yr anniversary in 2010 with some graduate
articles in the newspapers. The current program has 14 students and celebrated October is
Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month by participating in the college's open house and
displaying their vessel project. The club participated in the Thanksgiving basket for families
in the community and we participated in the Diaper Drive for the Pregnancy Care Clinic
Welding
During the past year, the KC Welding program has undergone major revision and
expansion. The certificates have been revamped so that skills are sequential and
progressive. This has been done incorporating input from the Welding Advisory Board
which is comprised of area experts in this industry. The program now includes Introductory,
Intermediate, and Advanced Welder certificates, and has also received approval from ICCB
for an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Welding Technology. In addition to the
creation of this AAS Degree in Welding, Kevin Ray, Assistant Professor of Welding has
worked with administrators and program staff at SIU Carbondale to articulate our AAS
Degree with their institution, thus creating a seamless transition and direct career pathway
for students desiring to earn a bachelors degree after completion of at Kaskaskia College.
On August 25, 2010, Kevin Ray, Assistant Professor of Welding, received official word that
he has been honored with the designation of “Educator of the Year” for the American
Welding Society, District 14, which encompasses Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Missouri. In
addition, he has been nominated for “Educator of the Year” for the entire nation. Kevin
works tirelessly for the students to make sure they are the very best they can be. As part of
this process, it is paramount that he keeps himself performing at an expert level. To be
recognized by the true experts of his trade is the ultimate of recognition and confirmation of
his superior skills.
Professor Ray was nominated by Mike Freed, CWI, who is the Certified Welding Inspector
who comes in every semester and runs certification test on our students. Mr. Freed
reported that he nominated Kevin for this award based on the way he teaches welding, the
high standards he sets for his students to achieve, and the pass rate for certification of the
students that complete his program. The number of students from Kaskaskia College that
pass these certification tests far exceeds any other college in the Midwest.
KC offered two types of A.W.S. (American Welding Society) D1.1 qualification testing and
pipe testing (S.M.A.W. root and weld out) to the program’s students.
43 Testing was started on Tuesday, December 7th and concluded on Thursday, December 16th,
2010. The testing involved only the full-time welding students from the college’s WELD 122,
WELD 124 (re-testing only), and WELD 132 courses. Students who participated in the 2010
fall semester A.W.S. proctored welding qualification tests are as follows:
F.C.A.W.: Benjamin K. Adams, Breese, IL; Nicholas R. Ambuehl, Aviston, IL; Thomas L.
Atchison, Odin, IL; Corey A. Budde, Salem, IL; Dusty D. Clark, Kell, IL; Timothy A.
Farnsworth, Centralia, IL; Andrew E. Holle, Ashely, IL; Zachary K. Nalley, Vandalia, IL; Troy
J. Newcomb, Centralia, IL; Robert L. Smallwood, Mt. Vernon, IL; Nicholas B. Strobel,
Vandalia, IL; Jake D. Weiss, Greenville, IL; Brian I. Woodward, Salem, IL.
S.M.A.W.-3G/4G: Steven R. Crothers, Vandalia, IL; Gale L. Ledbetter, Vandalia, IL; Geordi
R. Siebert, Altamont, IL; Robert E. Tucker, Altamont, IL
A.W.S.-6G Pipe/10-Root—18-Out: Christopher D. Johnson, Walnut Hill, IL; Joseph R.
Schuck, Cisne, IL; Geordi R. Siebert, Altamont, IL.
44 Nursing
The Nursing program at Kaskaskia College is continually providing opportunities for
students to learn and grow and realize their goals of participating in a vital profession for our
communities. During the Summer and Fall semesters 2010 thirty practical nurses
(LPN) completed their year long course work at the East St. Louis campus (in July) and the
Vandalia campus (in November). These students have just recently or will soon take their
NCLEX-PN to attain their license to practice.
Also, meeting their current educational goals are the thirty-six ADN students who will
complete the Associate of Applied Science Nursing degree this December. One potential
path for continuing education for the ADN students was formalized this fall when an
affiliation agreement was signed with McKendree University. The agreement which
was approved on Sept 16th by the Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees includes a 70
credit hour transfer agreement, tuition rate guarantee for five years if the student is
attending at least part time and an opportunity for dual enrollment for students who meet
established grade point average requirements. Registered nurses can currently complete all
their courses toward a BSN from McKendree University on the KC campus.
The laws affecting Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA’s) were amended to require students to
have a fingerprint-based background check initiated before starting class. This new process
was initiated at the beginning of Fall semester 2010. The change requires that on the first
day of class the instructors obtain documentation from the student and initiate a background
check and then within ten days of the beginning of class the student is required to complete
a fingerprint based background check. This has been done in all six (serving 105
students) of the CNA courses that were offered through KC this fall. Also, this fall a request
was submitted to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to hold CNA classes at the
SCT training center in Centralia and the Salem Education Center. The request is being
considered by IDPH at this time.
45 A team of Nursing Faculty has been meeting since mid September to review our current
Admission Worksheets and admissions policies and processes. The team introduced their
recommended changes to the Curriculum Council in October and November, the
President’s Cabinet on November 30, 2010 and the College Council on December 8,
2010. The ADN Admission worksheet, Advanced Placement worksheet, Transfer worksheet
and Practical Nursing worksheet were reviewed and revised. The changes that are
recommended to the ADN admission worksheet, advanced placement worksheet and the
practical nursing worksheet will be effective for students applying for admission in Spring
semester 2012. If a student is applying to meet the early admission deadline they would
submit these new worksheets by August 31, 2011. The new Transfer worksheet and policy
will be effective for Fall semester 2011. The changes include a requirement for a medical
terminology class, requirement for COMPASS testing, additional points awarded for making
A's in support courses and removal of the cumulative grade point average from the
admission worksheet.
Nursing students in their final semester of the ADN program participated in a Health and
Dental fair for Veterans on November 17, 2010. The nursing students assessed vital signs,
performed blood sugar assessment and provided a medication review for those veterans
who participated. The Health and Dental fair was funded by a grant from the Illinois Dental
Society and was implemented by the Dental Assisting students with cooperation from other
college groups. The LPN students presented a Health Fair to all students, staff and faculty
on December 1, 2010. The students offered blood pressure screening and a variety of
educational booths along with an opportunity for blood work from St. Joseph Hospital,
Breese.
This fall two Nursing faculty, Janet Garretson and Cries Myers, applied for a Health
Information Technology Scholars program that is co-sponsored by the National League for
Nursing. If accepted as scholars these faculty members will participate in regular leaning
sessions regarding increasing the use of technology in the nursing classroom, implement a
project they have submitted for increasing the use of technology and attend a seminar to
further their learning. The decision regarding their selection will be made by the end of
December.
As the holiday season approaches, the faculty and staff of the Nursing department are
involved in "playing Santa" for Nursing students who have submitted their names to receive
additional gifts for their children. This has been a long standing tradition of the Nursing
department and provides additional Christmas to the families of our students who might be
struggling financially. Also, the students are sharing with the community by collecting food
that will be donated to local food banks.
46 Corporate Training and
Community Education – FY 2010
Business & Industry
Nascote
Since September, Nascote, of Nashville, has been hiring personnel and looks to hire 30-50
more by the end of the year. This expansion of their business and easing of tight budgets
for them is providing new training opportunities for us. We are currently conducting six
classes for computer training for them and we have 13 to 14 in each class. These classes
cover Introduction, Intermediate and Advanced Excel. And they have already scheduled
more classes for January, February and March as a follow up to these. In addition, we have
two AutoCad classes that are being taught to their engineering staff and we are using one of
their employees as an adjunct instructor. He is an engineer and he has taught at John A.
Logan Community College in the past. These classes have 29 students for a total of 58
credit hours.
We are in the process of reviving the “KC at Work” program and the first project we are
working on is a Business Management Degree and Supervisor Certificate. On October 21st,
Ron Tremmel, Tim March, and Art Borum met with Janmarie Kent of Nascote to outline all
of the classes that are necessary for the Business degree and how we could deliver them to
their employees. Some classes will be online, some will be web enhanced, some will be in
their plant and some will be at the Nashville Education Center. We are beginning the
process of locating qualified instructors that work for the Magna Corporation that can help
teach the classes that are in-house at Nascote. We are also exploring which of these
classes can be accelerated. The exciting part of offering the Business Degree is they
already have 51 people registered in the first three classes and they will be paying for their
tuition as long as they maintain a “C” average. These classes will begin in the Spring
Semester in January. Janmarie also said that if they do not have enough people to fill the
classes to 25 they will be happy to allow employees from nearby companies (Inntertech,
NOTS and Republic of Tea) to take the classes at their location.
47 BCMW
We are continuing to work very closely with BCMW on totally customized training for small
numbers of their employees at a time and dealing with actual practical applications that their
employees might encounter on a job site. We started with training 2 crews (6 people) at a
time in Carpentry. Pete Donnelly designed all “hands on” training and doing tasks such as
moving doorways, installing windows, etc. In HVAC classes Robert Hawkins has trained
them in cleaning and installing air conditioning units and furnaces and rerouting ductwork. In
Residential Wiring classes Don Sensel is working with them in moving switches, installing
ceiling fans, wiring outlets, running wires for HVAC equipment, etc. In all of the classes
there is a large amount of safety training to keep them from getting hurt on the job. These
classes are three 10 hour work days and when the current class ends we will have trained
22 workers (5 in Carpentry, 6 in HVAC and 11 in Residential Wiring).
Washington County Hospital
Washington County Hospital is changing their entire hospital over to a computerized system
with terminals in each room and all of the employees will be logging on and off when they
go into a room to work. In order to accomplish an all digital workplace, all 130 employees
will have to have computer training to be sure they have the skills necessary to utilize the
new system. The first thing we are in the process of doing is an online assessment that was
written by Angenien Huffstutler, that will group the employees into categories to determine
what computer skills they will need and then she will custom design classes to teach the
employees how to use the new hospital software. In addition, after the first of the year, we
will be training 20 of their supervisors in more advanced software skills, but the exact
classes have not been determined as yet.
Carlisle SynTec
As a continuation of the Leadership classes that we held at Carlisle SynTec a couple of
years ago, after the first of the year we will be beginning eight additional modules, each 2
hours of credit, for 55 of their employees.
48 Weatherization
In September, Pete Donnelly and Steve Mandrell completed Instructor training at the
University of Illinois for the Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program Contractor
Training. This is a grant program through DCEO that provides weatherization training for
area contractors working on low income homes to remodel them to standards that will
assure they are energy efficient thereby reducing energy costs for the residents. An
additional benefit is that Pete can now train his regular students in the same techniques
making them more valuable and employable when they graduate. This training will begin in
January of 2011 and we will have eight 31 contact hour classes that will continue through
the Spring semester.
North American Lighting
The third week of October, Art Borum and Don Sensel met with Frank Francznk, Gordon
Hansen and Doug Arbuckle at North American Lighting in Salem. They are interested in
primarily electrical safety training for their technicians. They want a way to assess their
electrical knowledge and skills and then set up training classes for as many as 60 people.
Don is working with their IT people to have most of the training online for all three of their
plants. These classes should start after the first of the year.
Also, the person in charge of all of NAL’s training in all of their plants called and requested
information on APICS (Advancing Productivity, Innovation and Competitive Success)
training and certification. They want to start in the Spring of 2011 training their supervisors in
the Salem plant and via long distance learning for their Olney and Alabama plants. We are
in the process of establishing pricing so they can budget for it for 2011.
Exxon Mobil Pipeline
For a couple of years we have provided training for the Safety Department of Exxon-Mobil
Pipeline in Patoka. During the month of November we will do their annual Fit Training
including Donning and Doffing, CPR, AED and First Aid training. Every other year we send
an instructor to Wilmington, Illinois to train their employees at that location. This year we will
be going to Yount, Missouri for the same reason.
49 VanSeal
Over the past year VanSeal in Vandalia has rehired the people they have laid off and they
just recently hired an additional 30 employees as well. We have provided Customer Service
and a motivational class on corporate change for all of their employees. These classes were
so well received they are now trying to justify funding for a series of work ethics classes over
the next few months.
On November 10th, we will have a Hazcom training class for all 130 of their employees.
Deien Chevrolet
We have provided Customer Service Training for Deien Chevrolet in the past and they were
so happy with it we are going to do a new class in December for them that deals with
Telephone Etiquette.
My School
The Child Care industry is a new market that we are pursuing. We have two Work Ethic
Classes scheduled for My School in Salem.
Southern Illinois Action Team
Southern Illinois Early Action Team is a Day Care Association that covers Southern Illinois.
As a result of one of the public customer Service Classes we held in conjunction with the
Salem Chamber of Commerce, one of the members of this Association took the class and
was so impressed they want to offer a “Work Ethic Series” for their members. They have
recently received some state funding for training and Debbie is working with them to get this
set up over the next few months.
Health Classes at Crisp
B&I offers classes for 1 credit hour at Crisp for the students in the vocational classes that
are located here. This is a one credit hour elective class that is needed for some of the
certificates offered at Crisp. This class will be offered at least once each semester and we
have already served 32 students since beginning in August of 2010.
50 Truck Driver Training
The classroom and office of the program are located at the South Central Training Facility in
downtown Centralia. This location allows for the use of a truck driving simulator housed at
the facility. As they approach the end of their classroom studies, all students are tested on
the simulator. This process helps the student become familiar with the layout and handling
of a Class 8 truck before they get behind the wheel of a real semi.
The Truck Driver Training program successfully trained 26 students during the Summer and
Fall 2010 semesters. Most of these individuals are from District 501; however, some of
these students did choose to attend the program at Kaskaskia College over a comparable
program closer to their place of residence.
All students leave the program with a Class A CDL with Doubles/Triples, Tanker, and
Hazmat endorsements. This most favored set of driving qualifications allows the Kaskaskia
College Truck Driver Training students to enter the competitive transportation industry with a
distinct advantage. If they so desire, students are able to add the Passenger endorsement
to their license as well.
The program continues to work with those employees of the college interested in obtaining
a CDL with a Passenger endorsement. This preparation has shown to be most helpful in
helping offset the shortage of available bus drivers.
The program director attended a Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) 2010 workshop and
received certification to teach about the new federal regulations. CSA 2010 is a new
approach to motor carrier and driver compliance designed to reduce large truck and bus
crashes, injuries, and fatalities while maximizing enforcement resources. All trucking
companies are now required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to comply with
CSA 2010.
Instructor Jay Carter and the program’s director are certified to teach Defensive Driving
Course. This one day class is now offered to experienced CDL holders when requested. It is
hoped that employers will use this course to help with acquiring and retaining safe CDL
drivers.
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers of the Illinois State Police call on every class.
These officers demonstrate how they perform a Level 1 inspection on a motor vehicle as
well as schooling the students on what will be required of them as a CDL holder. This helps
our students be better equipped for what they will possible encounter later.
Locomotive engineers from BNSF and the Union Pacific Railroads meet with the students to
help them better understand truck and train safety. As officials with Operation Lifesaver,
51 these presenters are most proficient in explaining how railway safety and truck driving go
hand in hand.
The use of financial aid (Pell Grant) helps students with the cost of the program.
Necessitating the addition of an extra class, Over Road Driving/Externship (TRUC 120),
financial aid has enabled students to acquire the needed skills to usefully enter the trucking
industry. Those choosing to take TRUC 120 receive their certificate of completion after
driving a minimum of 450 hours for an employer.
The 8 week program consists of 16 credit hours or 20.5 credit hours if using financial aid. To
apply for the Pell Grant, most students continue to complete their FAFSA forms online;
however, a substantial number took advantage of the services provided to them by the
Financial Aid Department on the main campus.
Recruiters from approximately 10 different trucking companies continue to meet with the
students of every class. This allows the students to ask questions of the trucking company’s
representative before leaving the program.
The Truck Driver Training program was well represented in area fall festivals. The KC truck
and trailer joined the Kaskaskia College float in Salem’s Little Egypt Parade as well as the
Centralia Halloween Parade.
The program continues to have a 100 percent success rate for job placement.
Approximately 75 percent of these positions are for over-the-road positions and the other 25
percent being local driving jobs.
Program director met with high school students at a career conference held on the main
campus in November. Approximately 80 students showed an interest in the program. An
additional assembly of 8th grade students had their questions and concerns explained at a
separate meeting.
The Truck Driver Training Program of Kaskaskia College teaches men and women how to
be skillful truck drivers earning great rewards. The 320 contact hours are achieved with
approximately four weeks in the classroom and the remaining time behind the wheel of a
semi. Classes begin every 4 weeks.
52 Training in Other KC Departments
One thing that sets our truck driver training program apart from other community colleges is
the additional skills training that we offer that compliments their actual driving skills. One
piece of that is “Customer Service” training which is provided by B&I.
We also have “Customer Service” classes for the Cosmetology students every semester
This year we will be training all of the Security staff in CPR, AED and First Aid.
Initiative Update
CSA 2010 - Waiting on law to go into effect and impact of enforcement, fines, etc.
Real Estate - Waiting on new curriculum from Illinois Association of Realtors and we are on
track with several other community colleges. There will be two 45 hour classes and a 90
hour class when they are released.
Accounting - New laws taking effect after the first of the year and we will be offering training
for that and continuing education for accountants
Lead RRP - The deadline has been extended to December 31, 2010 and until someone
gets fined and enforcement starts we most likely will not have additional interest. However,
Pete Donnelly will soon be certified as an instructor and we will be offering it to students at
Crisp and will offer begin offering refresher classes in 2012.
School CPR/AED/First Aid/Blood Borne Pathogens Recertification - Starting to get more
each year. Having trouble with Red Cross certifications and as of September Debbie Jones
is now able to offer Heart Association CPR Training
53 54 55 Community Education
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Community Education Department hosted a Dating Violence Workshop in partnership
with the Family Violence Coordinating Council and the Fourth Judicial Circuit. This
program included approximately 200 area high school students, college students,
and professionals. The day included two nationally recognized speakers, interactive
activities and very powerful presentations.
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Community Education began offering Racquetball classes at the new Kaskaskia
College fitness facility. These classes were well attended, and will continue in the
future.
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Community Education Director was re-elected to Illinois Council for Continuing
Education and Training board of directors. Serving as chair of Professional
Development and responsible for regional meetings, funding for training, and
statewide workshops.
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Director attended ICCET / WeTrain fall conference in Tinley Park Illinois. The focus
was networking, both online and face to face.
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The Community Education Department participated in the KC alumni reunion with an
informational table highlighting our programs and offerings. Department staff was
able to meet with potential students and share information about the department and
Kaskaskia College.
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Beginning with Fall 2010 the Community Education course flyer sported a new
format. This included upgraded paper stock, and crisp white background. Apart from
the improved look of the flyer, this provided a better, more impactful and durable
mailer for our customers.
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In August the department wrapped another summer of our kids program KICK. The
expanded offerings included Etiquette, Down on the Farm, Outer Space, and Cross
Country in partnership with the Athletic Department. We were please to have many
pictures published in our local media, and our young students enjoy seeing
themselves in the newspaper.
56 Illinois Small Business Development Center (ISBDC) / International Trade
Center (ITC)
Performance vs. Goals
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The ISBDC provided 755 hours of direct counseling; achieving 100% of YTD goal
The ITC provided 292 hours of direct consulting; achieving 65% of YTD goal
Counseling was provided to 160 clients; achieving 76% of YTD goal
Assisted clients with obtaining over $1,300,000 in financing; achieving 72% of YTD
goal
Hosted 14 workshops with 145 attendees; achieving 93% of YTD goal
Strengthened the “Kid Business” Program with Centralia Jr. High School
Occupancy for Business Incubator Program is currently 78%
International Trade Center
This program supports the KC commitment to regional economic development plus
initiatives by both the State and Federal Governments. Export is looked upon at all levels as
a key strategy for economic recovery- summarized in the stated goal of doubling Illinois
exports within the next five years. In-bound international freight at Mid-America Airport is
growing and a cluster of service and transportation firms will benefit our region, presenting
educational opportunities to Kaskaskia College. Our assigned territory covers the College
District plus an additional 17 East Central Counties. During the past six months we serviced
55 clients, an increase of 8%. Four export workshops were held with a total attendance of
27. An advisory council was initiated to provide strategic guidance to our International Trade
Center.
Regional Economic Impact
The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Kaskaskia College has provided six
months of successful service to the community. The ISBDC staff met with 105 clients and
provided 755 hours of direct, confidential, one-on-one counseling. This resulted in over
$1,300,000 of financing for area small businesses despite an extremely tight loan market.
The ISBDC provided a necessary and welcome service to managers and owners confronted
with tightened financial markets, depressed sales levels and severe cash flow problems.
Self employment and small business growth are cornerstones for economic recovery by
both Illinois and the U.S. Our resource library was strengthened, particularly in regard to
veteran’s programs, emergency preparedness, assisting the disabled and also specialty
crop businesses. Feedback on the Center’s focus and programs was obtained through an
active advisory council and client surveys. Programs were communicated throughout the
area using bi-monthly newsletters, advertising and press releases.
57 Seminars & Workshops
The ISBDC offered helpful and educational workshops throughout the Kaskaskia College
District, utilizing the excellent education center facilities. Fourteen workshops were held,
including advanced “Export” compliance. Other seminars included “Starting A Business,”
“QuickBooks,” “Marketing,” and “Tax Basics.” The ISBDC continued to support youth
programs by expanding “Kid Business” at the Centralia Junior High School. Efforts made to
connect with the CJHS District’s AYP (Average Yearly Progress) Math and Critical Thinking
Goals have been well received by the school’s administration. This effort places Kaskaskia
College as an important feeder school and opens young minds to entrepreneurship.
Business Incubator Offices
The College has nine incubator offices available; three each at Centralia, Salem and
Greenville. We started the fiscal year at a 44% occupancy (4 of nine filled), added a few
new tenants and lost some of the originals, ending at 78% occupancy (7 filled). Greenville
has all three units rented plus a small waiting list. A proactive marketing plan was
implemented and produced positive results.
Continued Program Funding By the State Of Illinois
Kaskaskia College received positive notification from the DCEO that our application for an
ISBDC & ITC has been accepted and extends through 2013. The State blended the ISBDC
& ITC into one grant rather than two. The Program Grant continues to be issued every six
months, as the State rotates between Federal SBA funds and IL GRF funds.
Goals For 2011
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Add specialized international trade workshops to our core topics
Meet elevated State targets for counseling hours
Provide a minimum of 2 Workshops per month for ISBDC constituents including
business start up guidance plus specialized offerings in financial management, tax
matters and marketing
Conduct Kid Business classes throughout the year at Centralia Junior High School
and expand this partnership program to other area K-12 schools
Exceed 60% occupancy for the College Business Incubators
Obtain staff certifications for both business advising and for international trade
58 2011 Program Plans
Individual client and small business assistance will remain a primary focus of the ISBDC.
Support will be provided to the Cosmetology Program and to other College Departments
where self employment is a career option for students. Community based education will
continue to be a primary communication tool for ISBDC services and the ITC will be
marketed throughout the assigned area. The South Central Illinois Growth Alliance (SCIGA)
will be given assistance with regard to services offered and to attract increased local
investment. During 2011, close contact will be maintained with the Illinois Department of
Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) so that any impact from State financial
matters is prudently managed. Additional grant and funding sources will be researched for
business & industry initiatives.
Dual Credit
This past year has been spent on many projects to ensure the College is aligned with the
Dual Credit Quality Act and continuation of working towards NACEP accreditation.
A dual credit student guidebook was completed and provided to all dual credit students
during fall registration. The guidebook will be given to students each semester they register
for a dual credit class registration. The guidebook will also be accessible to all stakeholders
including parents, students, faculty, and counselors on the College website at
www.kaskaskia.edu/dualcredit.
The first orientation for new dual credit instructors was held at the Fall Adjunct Faculty Inservice. All five new instructors attended the orientation along with seven other continuing
dual credit instructors and two guidance counselors. This orientation is required by all new
dual credit instructors to attend prior to teaching their first dual credit class effective fall 2010
and will be held each semester at the adjunct faculty in-service.
The dual credit staff has been collaborating with the Human Resources office and the
Deans’ offices to ensure that all dual credit instructor forms and transcripts are on file in
accordance with the Act.
A dual credit update was provided at the KC Area Superintendent’s meeting November 29.
Topics included faculty credentials, mixed classes, age limits, dual credit visits, and
withdraw procedures. The dual credit staff will be working with each high school individually
to ensure all records are in line with the Act.
59 Fall registration took place in August for first semester courses. Spring registration will
occur in January for full year courses and second semester courses. A new enrollment
process is being piloted at three of the high schools with three goals in mind. This includes a
decrease in the amount of paperwork each student completes, a decrease in the time
required at each school to complete the registration process, and a decrease in the number
of KC personnel needed at each school for registration.
FY 2006 - 2010 DUAL CREDIT EARNED HOURS & TUITION SAVINGS REPORT
Earned Credit Hours
FY
2006
FY
2007
FY
2008
FY
2009
FY
2010
Total
Dollars
Saved
Carlyle Earned Hours
892
1,015
881
1,125
1,088
$355,242
Central Earned Hours
928
890
878
755
687
$287,025
4,571
4,630
4,663
4,278
4,060
$1,552,608
Greenville Earned Hours
Christ Our Rock Lutheran Earned
Hours
797
1,047
1,375
1,361
1,353
$425,698
0
76
78
170
65
$28,222
Mater Dei Earned Hours
611
1,061
1,189
1,712
1,689
$457,963
Mulberry Grove Earned Hours
341
181
218
325
255
$92,852
1,998
2,164
2,216
2,233
1,962
$742,565
Odin Earned Hours
211
223
146
149
195
$64,674
Okaw AVC Earned Hours
334
329
438
131
136
$92,082
1,006
719
532
699
608
$246,364
16
28
40
24
77
$13,972
1,158
1,384
2,536
2,722
2,679
$763,578
Sandoval Earned Hours
204
275
323
327
341
$105,408
South Central Earned Hours
455
435
360
345
446
$143,618
1,401
1,577
1,650
2,227
1,486
$588,950
603
572
710
528
786
$228,208
80
60
0
0
0
Dual Credit Locations
Centralia Earned Hours
Nashville Earned Hours
Okawville Earned Hours
Patoka Earned Hours
Salem Earned Hours
Vandalia Earned Hours
Wesclin Earned Hours
On-Campus Computer Networking
Earned Hours
TOTAL DOLLARS SAVED
$8,580
$6,197,609
60 Education Centers
Greenville Education Center
Accomplishments to Date:
Objective 1: To continue to show an increase in enrollments over the next academic year.
July 2010 Quarterly (April, May, June)
• The additions of new sections of Community Education programs are sure to boost
the enrollments in the lifelong learning opportunities for the surrounding Bond county
communities.
• The new building continues to provide more space and technology to house the new
class editions. I continue to see an increase in the flow of community usage of the
open computer lab. A total of 435 student and community members utilized the open
computer lab this past quarter. There were five Saturday classes in the spring
semester. There were no Saturday classes in June due to low enrollment. We did not
draw the population we had hoped but we will continue to have offerings in future
semesters to encourage those in need of weekend class availability the chance to
migrate into that mode of learning.
October 2010 Quarterly (July, August, September)
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The additions of new sections of Community Education programs have enhanced the
lifelong learning opportunities for the surrounding Bond county communities.
The new building continues to provide more space and technology to house the new
class editions. A total of 338 student and community members utilized the open
computer lab this past quarter. I believe the reason this number is lower than fall
quarter is due to this time of year (summer/early fall). Two Saturday classes made in
the July – September time frame. We did not draw the population we had hoped but
we will continue to have offerings in future semesters to encourage those in need of
weekend class availability the chance to migrate into that mode of learning.
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A total of 38 student and community members utilized the open computer lab from
November 1-9th. Two community education classes made on Saturday in October
and November. Unfortunately the two weekend college classes scheduled did not
make, they were late starting classes scheduled to start one in October and one in
November.
Objective 2: To continue to provide quality instruction, a key component to institutional
integrity.
July 2010 Quarterly
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No new adjunct faculty prospects noted for this quarter.
Continue to provide onsite advising as well as Polycom counseling appointments (0
this quarter to date) as needed by the students.
Coordinator continues to serve on the Adjunct Faculty Advisory Board.
Coordinator attended the Chamber meetings in April, May and June.
Coordinator attended the Greenville Women’s club meetings in April and June, she
was out of town for May Tea.
CCSSE Survey administered during the month of April.
Coordinator attended meeting on campus for AQIP Adjunct Project on April 23rd.
April 17th hosted Registration eve for Summer & Fall
Coordinator attended awards Ceremony on main campus May 4th.
Coordinator attended Transitional Studies workshop on May 19th.
Hosted Pete Donnelly on May 28th for an OSHA workshop for Mers Goodwill from
7:30am – 6pm.
Hosted Kaskaskia College Directors retreat on June 7th from 9am – 3:30pm
Attended the Coordinators annual meeting on June21st in Vandalia.
Attended a Chamber Business After Hours for the White oaks at the Greenville
Regional Hospital campus on June 8th.
Four Instructor observations this quarter and 10 student evaluations were
administered on instructors for this quarter.
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One new adjunct faculty prospect noted for this quarter for Education/Business.
Continue to provide onsite advising as well as Polycom counseling appointments (0
this quarter to date) as needed by the students.
Coordinator continues to serve on the Adjunct Faculty Advisory Board, Planning
Committee.
Director attended the Chamber meetings in July, August, and September.
Director attended the Greenville Women’s club meetings in August, and September.
Hosted Debbie Jones for Kahuna’s (new local restaurant) customer service training
on July 30th 9 a.m. – 1:00p.m. and August 2, 2010 from 6-9p.m. in rooms 104 & 107.
Adult Education used the boardroom for GED registration process on July 20th from
8a.m – 1p.m., August 19th2:30pm – 4:00p.m., and September 14th from 8:00a.m. –
1:00p.m.
Four Instructor observations this quarter and 5 student evaluations were
administered on instructors for this quarter.
Greenville College used the Computer lab on July 17th from 9 a.m. – noon, and
August 21 from 10:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.
Greenville College held a Master’s Class on Saturdays in rooms 104/107 they met
August 21, and September 18th from 7:30a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Hosted New Student Orientation class in rooms 108 & 103 on July 16th from 25:30pm
Coordinator attended Coordinator’s meeting on July 14th on Main campus.
Director attended Turret cafe ribbon cutting ceremony for Chamber on August 11th.
Director attended High School Counselor Day on September 8th.
Director attended State of the City forum on September 29th for Chamber.
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One new adjunct faculty prospect noted for this time frame in the discipline of
Biology.
Continue to provide onsite advising as well as Polycom counseling appointments (1
advising and three students being tutored via Polycom this quarter to date).
Director continues to serve on the AQIP Adjunct Faculty Project last meeting
attended was October 26th.
Director attended Chamber meetings on November 11th, was out of town for October
meeting.
Director attended the Greenville Women’s club on November 11th, was absent for
October meeting but did emcee the annual Apple Days Greenville Women’s Club
Community Awards Ceremony on October 2nd.
Hosted Disability Training session on October 20th for Colette Hildreth, Case
Manager, Bond County Youth Enhancement Employment Program.
Hosted Susan Bryant on October 18 4-7pm for GED screenings
Hosted Ron Smith for Money Management classes on October 13,20, 27, 11/3,
11/17, 11/23 from 6-8pm in room 107
Welcomed Apex Investigations and CrossPoint Counseling into the center, they
occupy two of the three business incubators, a third party is in the process of possibly
renting the final incubator.
Two adjunct evaluations were done in October as well as student evaluations on the
two adjunct faculty members
Tutoring room was utilized x 3-4 by Reading link personnel
Objective 3: To improve on community relationships thus enhancing the lifelong learning
opportunities and business connections.
July 2010 Quarterly
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The Small Business Development met with approximately 4 clients over the course of
this quarter at the Greenville Education Center.
Greenville Colleges utilized the Board room for weekly meetings in April.
Met with the new High school principal with regards to KC classes being held and the
great working relationship was discussed while previous principal in place. I felt
positive about the new relationship after our 20 minute meeting.
The Amateur Radio Club held their monthly meetings in room 107 from 7-8pm in
April, May June.
The AMVETS held their monthly meetings from 7-8p.m. in room 107in April, May and
June.
64 October 2010 Quarterly
• The Small Business Development met with approximately 5 clients over the course of
this quarter at the Greenville Education Center.
• Steve Groner rented our first Business incubator to Apex Investigations.
• Greenville College used Boardroom for meetings on July 27th from 11:15a.m.1:15p.m., August 12th from 3-4p.m., September 13th from 11a.m.-1:00pm.
• Apex Investigations used the Board room from 5-7p.m. on September 27th.
• The Amateur Radio Club held their monthly meetings in room 107 from 7-8pm in
July, August and September.
• The AMVETS held their monthly meetings from 7-8p.m. in room 107in July, August
and September.
October – November 2010
• Greenville College utilized the Boardroom three times in October and one time in
November to date
• Small Business Development met with six clients over the October – November to
date
• The Amateur Radio Club held their monthly meetings in room 106 from 7-8pm in
October and November.
• The AMVETS held their monthly meetings from 7-8p.m. in room 107in October and
November.
Objective 4: To continue to provide excellent customer service for the Kaskaskia College
student population.
July 2010 Quarterly
• In the past quarter the coordinator administered twenty-eight Compass tests.
• In the past quarter the coordinator proctored six Math and five Biology online tests.
• The coordinator spoke with approximately nine new prospective students about the
programming and financial aid opportunities available at Kaskaskia College.
• The coordinator proctored 6 tests from another college for a local student.
• The students were treated to a Build a Sundae bar on June 24th.
• The coordinator addressed all student inquiries and assisted them with online
questions.
• One student utilized the Polycom for Math tutoring x three & one student for Math &
English X seven.
• The tutoring room was utilized by a Reading Link tutor on Wednesday mornings.
• The GED classes accommodated 13 total students for the day and evening classes
in the spring and 10 total students in the summer of 2010.
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In the past quarter the coordinator administered twenty-five Compass tests.
In the past quarter the coordinator proctored one Math and two Biology online tests
and nine students for nursing test.
The coordinator spoke with approximately twelve new prospective students about the
programming and financial aid opportunities available at Kaskaskia College.
The coordinator proctored 3 tests from another college for a local student.
The students were treated to a Chili Fest 2010 on September 29th & 30th.
The coordinator addressed all student inquiries and assisted them with online
questions.
The tutoring room Polycom was utilized by one student for two classes in July. No
tutoring sessions in August and three students in September for multiple sessions.
The tutoring room was utilized by a Reading Link tutor on Wednesday mornings.
The GED classes accommodated 30 total students for the day (9) and evening (21)
classes in the fall of 2010.
October – November 2010
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In the past quarter the coordinator administered eight Compass tests.
In the past quarter the coordinator proctored three students for three separate
Nursing Tests.
The coordinator spoke with approximately four new prospective students about the
programming and financial aid opportunities available at Kaskaskia College.
The coordinator proctored 1 test from another college for a local student.
The coordinator addressed all student inquiries and assisted them with online
questions.
Admissions update with Jan Ripperda & Denise Derrick on October 11, 2010
Image Now training with Mike Stone via conference call on October 20,2010
Objective 5: To continue to provide flexible scheduling for our Kaskaskia College student
population.
July 2010 Quarterly
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The coordinator will continue to provide classes in both the day and evening and
weekend time slots when approaching the Summer & Fall 2011 schedules.
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The coordinator will continue to provide classes in both the day and evening and
weekend time slots when approaching the Spring 2011, Summer & Fall 2011
schedules.
Offering a distance learning weekend college Supervisory Management Certificate
between all centers beginning Spring 2011.
Offering an Associate in Arts Degree on the weekends beginning Spring 2011
October – November 2010
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The coordinator will continue to provide classes in both the day and evening and
weekend time slots when approaching the Spring 2011, Summer & Fall 2011
schedules.
Offering a distance learning weekend college Supervisory Management Certificate
between all centers beginning Spring 2011.
Offering an Associate in Arts Degree on the weekends beginning Spring 2011
Objective 6: To encourage student academic success through creative outreach for
tutoring.
July 2010 Quarterly
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The coordinator worked collaboratively with the Success Center to provide the
tutoring sessions needed for the success of the GEC students.
October 2010 Quarterly
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The director will continue to work with the Success Center to provide the tutoring
sessions needed for the success of the GEC students.
October – November 2010
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sessions needed for the success of the GEC students.
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July 2010 Quarterly
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Registration processes for fall.
Finish the Spring 2011 scheduling process.
Begin pulling together Summer & Fall 2011
Plan fall student activities.
Quarterly report due in October.
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Registration processes for Spring 2011.
Finish the Spring 2011 scheduling process.
Begin pulling together Summer & Fall 2011
Plan fall student activities.
Quarterly report due in January
68 Nashville Education Center
The Nashville Education Center continues to be a great asset to the residents of Nashville
and also for members of the surrounding community in many different situations. Due to
limited space at the Nashville Education Center, alternative instructional facilities were
utilized such as the United Methodist Church basement and Nashville Community High
School.
Advantages of a local education center include:
y Opportunity for students/community members to enroll in classes that is
geographically convenient
y Technology
o Compass Tests are offered to students on a regular basis
o Advising is available to students by both in person and the Polycom
o Tutoring is available to students by through the Distant Learning Equipment
and Polycom systems
o Nursing Tests are offered to students on a regular basis
o Monitored testing is provided as necessary
o Student assistance is available 68 hours per week
y New Student Orientation
y Tradition Classes
y Community Education Classes
y KICK Classes
y Reading Link Tutors
y Success Center Tutors
y Business & Industry Specialized Training
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New Student Orientation – News Release submitted resulting in a successful turn out
of interested individuals
Developed fliers advertising fall classes and posted throughout the district e.g. post
offices, grocery stores, churches, etc.
Several Community Education Classes were offered at the Nashville Education
Center
Offered traditional classroom classes on Friday evening and Saturdays
Provided candy for the students as a student activity throughout the summer and fall
semesters
KICK Classes
o cake decorating
o digging for dinosaurs
Study skills - Successful news article appeared in local media
All light fixtures were checked and fixed by campus maintenance
Through a donation by Dr. & Mrs. Underwood, the Nashville Education Center now
has a striking framed numbered Hesler print of President Lincoln hung in its lobby
Through a loan from Adjunct Faculty Member, Carole Moeller, the Center has a
framed original painting by P. Arnold
Student activity for July 1 was grilled hot dogs
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Fall 2010 Semester: Initiated a weekend college initiative for Supervised
Management Certificate in cooperation with other Centers
y Advertisement was generated for the spring weekend college initiative
y Participated in Constitution Day distributing 100 Constitution Books and cross word
puzzles
y The Nashville Education Center participated in the annual Fall Festival by setting up
a Booth displaying various offerings at the center along with
o Alumni Information
o Upcoming activities on Campus
y Opportunity to register for a 3 credit hour tuition waiver – Successful winner was
Marien Schwartz – currently attending classes at the Nashville Education Center and
enrolled in the Coal Mining degree program
y The Nashville Education Center is utilized twice per week for Reading Link Tutoring
y Water color painting class offered at the Nashville Education Center
y IT upgraded all computers with Microsoft, Java, Adobe Flash, Auto Cad & Quick
Books
y Computers I and II offered at the Nashville Education Center for community members
y Participation in the Washington County WIA Youth Program
y Student activity at Nashville for September; on the first week of classes, students
were served nachos and cheese along with soft drinks
October
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E Mail and The Internet; quilting was successfully offered
McKendree University representative available to students
B & I held computer classes for a business in Washington County during the months
of November and December
Continue to interact with IECC by taking names and providing phone numbers for
Coal Mining Program
Contracted for a custodian October 1st
Provided meeting space for Small Business & Development and their clients.
Provided meeting space for Department of Rehabilitation
Provide clerical assistance to Adjunct Faculty as well as to students doing research.
Student activity for October was a Halloween celebration for students including
chili/cheese dip, drinks & cup cakes were served.
71 Salem Education Center
Activities:
Summer 2010
• Hosted a meeting for Kaskaskia College’s Division of Student Services
• Represented Kaskaskia College at the Senior Services Fair held at the Salem Community
Center , providing information on Senior’s College, Community Education classes, and other
opportunities and services KC has to offer
• Hosted New Student Orientation
• Red Cross Blood Drive in the front parking lot
Fall 2010
• Held a Fall Registration Open House from 8:00-5:00
• Welcome Back Breakfast/Afternoon Snacks
• Red Cross Blood Drive in the front parking lot
• Monthly board meeting was held at the Salem Education Center with a positive turnout and
many highlighted events.
• Fall Picnic with games and pumpkin decorating contest. Hot dogs, chips and drinks provided
the 26th and 27th
• Kaskaskia College’s Emergency Medical Services program held Advanced Cardiac Life
Support (ACLS) certification classes
• Kaskaskia College’s Emergency Medical Services program held Pediatric Advanced Life
Support (PALS) certification classes. Also in attendance for these classes were individuals
from the Nokomis Ambulance and Medic 1 Ambulance Service and a nurse from Salem
Township Hospital.
• Red Cross Blood Drive in the front parking lot
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During the Summer 2010 semester, we administered 41 Compass tests, and 116 were given
in the Fall 2010 semester. We proctored 21 Math/Biology/Nursing tests in the Summer 2010,
and administered 62 proctored tests in Fall 2010
The Polycom tutoring equipment has logged approximately 6.5 hours in the Summer, 2010
and approximately20 hours in the Fall 2010
In addition to the Polycom tutoring option, we now have a tutor from Main Campus scheduled
for 5 hours per week. She will work with students either by appointment or on a walk in
basis. The Reading Link tutors have logged approximately 135 hours with students and
utilize the tutor or conference room at the Salem Education Center
During the Summer and Fall 2010, we have met with approximately 355 students about
scheduling and financial aid opportunities available at Kaskaskia College
We have offered our facilities to the following agencies/companies/organizations; Select
Remedy Staffing Agency from Mt. Vernon, Midland Pioneer Coalition’s monthly meetings,
Debbie Jones – 2 training sessions on Human Resources for a total of approx. 26 hours
Division of Rehabilitation Services used our facilities 17 times for a total of approximately 35
hours
During the Summer and Fall 2010 semesters, our SC Computer Labs (Room 122 & the
public area) have been utilized approximately 3083 times by Kaskaskia College students and
community members
We have recruited 7 new instructors to teach at the Salem Education Center for the
Summer/Fall 2010 semesters
Future Plans
Credit
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We are increasing our offerings for Saturday and weekend class.
We are increasing the number and variety of distance learning classes offered to improve the
probability of classes making
New Programs
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Kaskaskia College Salem Education Center has worked diligently with Steve Durbin to offer
the newly redesigned Paramedicine Degree and Certificate Programs. Mr. Durbin focused a
great deal of his time, energy, and resources in creating this new program and submitting it
to ICCB for approval. We began the new program the Fall 2010, and look forward to its
growth and success here at the Salem Center
We are working with Susie Batchelor, Dean of Nursing, to bring the CNA Program to the
Salem Education Center. We expect to begin this program in the Spring 2011 Semester
The Education Centers are working together to offer degree and certificate programs through
a combination of weekend classes, both through distance learning and traditional classroom,
and online classes. The first certificate we are focusing on is Supervisory Management.
Classes are scheduled on Friday evenings and Saturday
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We continue to offer community education classes in response to requests from our
students. These classes have included additional Computer College Courses, a six week
quilting class, and classes on genealogy and writing your life story
We will be adding a Card Making Class, as requested by our students
We will be offering a class on using Facebook in the Spring
We are offering a four part series on Bee Keeping in the Spring
Points of Interest
• Curt Jones was hired as Salem Education Center’s maintenance/custodian to fill the vacancy
left due to the illness of Mark Ellis
Building Usage for Community
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Robin Matthews-Rehabilitation Counselor meets with her clients at the Salem Education
Center. She is employed by the Illinois Department of Human Services of the Division of
Rehabilitation Services that is located 333 Potomac Blvd in Mt. Vernon, IL
Ron Mulaney, Community Work Incentive Coordinator with Department of Human Services
meets with clients at our facility. They are located at 333 Potomac Blvd in Mt. Vernon, IL
Community Support Systems (ARC) is located at 511 E. Main St. in Olney. Chuck Sulcer,
Director of Assessment and DT Services utilizes our center to meet with his clients
We offered 3 GED classes for day and evening
Small Business Development Center holds “How to Start a Business” every month at the
Salem Education Center
Midland Area Agency on Aging offers training sessions for those that work closely with the
aging. They are located at 434 S. Poplar in Centralia, IL. Sylvia Mahle is the contact and
has expressed an interest in using our facility more often
The Reading Link holds tutor training sessions at the Salem Education Center
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Spring 2010
January 11, 2010 Spring 2010 semester begins
Jan. 11th -15th late registration and academic advisement via poly com
Jan. 25th – 29th Welcome back activities for students and faculty
Feb. 2, 2010 Trenton Center hosts primary election polls for community residents
Feb. 1 – 28 Distance learning lab is available for early afternoon workshops via main
campus
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Trenton Center serves as a worksite for DCFS clients and WIA students
Tutoring sessions resume
Saturday computer classes for seniors begin
Adult Education continues to meet with students on a weekly basis - GED classes
are held each Monday and Wednesday
Compass testing continues
US Census Bureau utilizes the facility
March 1 – 5 Ebay classes began with full enrollment
March 13th Bee Keeping class held in Trenton
March 13th Attended College Fair on East St. Louis Campus
March 16th Trenton hosts Xtra Help job fair for local residents
March 23rd Attended Trenton Chamber of Commerce meeting
March 24th – 31st March Madness (student activities) held in Trenton - great participation!
Trenton students participate in Student Congress voting
Business & Industry holds Saturday classes at the Trenton Center
April 13th Community Engagement with Dr. Underwood
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Well attended by KC representatives, community members, chamber of commerce
members; city council, KC students, staff and adjunct faculty
Participants were provided the opportunity to express needs and expectations for
future programming and growth of the Trenton facility
KC child care committee was formed and met to address child care concerns that
some Trenton Students shared at the meeting.
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Students are provided with refreshments throughout the week
Registration for sum/fall 2010 is ongoing
Poly com academic advisement and tutoring is ongoing
Proctored exams on line and on site is ongoing
US Census Bureau utilizes the facility for census activities
May 14th KC Graduation
Jun. 1st – 5th Registration/Academic Advisement continues
Summer 2010
Jun. 7th First day of summer 2010 semester
Jun. 21st IT upgrades computer lab
Jun. 1st – 30th
• Computer Understanding classes begin
• Kick Arts and Craft classes make with 15 students
• GED classes resume
• Distance learning class (SOC 101) between Nashville and Trenton begins
• Offer new courses as late start summer course on Saturdays in Trenton
• Saturday community education courses make and are well attended
June/July
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Summer Kick Classes were full (All sessions of Arts & Crafts and Dinosaurs and
Ocean classes)
Summer Community Education Classes were full with high enrollments ~ Welcome to
the Internet, Computer Understanding I & II and How to buy and sell on Ebay.
Ongoing Polycom appointments and academic appointments held on site at the
Trenton Ed Center. Students were able to meet with faculty, academic advisement
and financial aid via the polycom system at a time and location that was convenient.
Met with KC students on the East St. Louis site for fall information, registration,
textbook and financial aid questions.
July 14th Trenton Education Center hosted a Cisco Open House from 4pm to 7pm ~ several
returning and potential students were in attendance. Students were provided programming
information and registered for upcoming fall courses.
July 22nd Attended East St. Louis CCC/Kaskaskia College LPN Pinning as the KC
Representative on the ESTL campus.
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Textbook sales for KC students
Fall semester classes begin on Aug. 17TH
Training for student workers and interns
Saturday credit and non credit offerings make at the Trenton Center
September 2010
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Fall Semester Kick off begins Sept. 27 thru Oct. 1st ~ student activities, KC
information and student services are offered
Nursing 213 students are set up to take weekly quizzes and exams through the
Trenton Education Center.
Sept. 24th ~ Title 3 Planning Day at the Trenton Education Center
GED Orientation begins as well as regular tutoring sessions
Attended Community Meeting with representatives from the State of IL at the Trenton
House to discuss a variety of issues including the educational needs of the area
residents.
Celebrated Constitution Day on Sept. 16th and 17th
Added late start credit course to being in Oct. 2010 ~ classes were added to provide
opportunities for students that were unable to register for classes that began at the
start of the semester.
Trenton Center offers poly com appointments for financial aid for East St. Louis
students on site.
Trenton Center participates in the TrentonFest held on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 10
and 11th. The Trenton Center provided KC informational handouts for attendees and
opened the Center on Saturday for residents and visitors to visit and collect
information on KC offerings and programming.
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Proctoring exams for Math, Biology and Nursing departments
Compass Testing, Academic Advising
Student Congress Voting ~ Whitney Henson is the Student Representative for
Trenton
Saturday Community Education Classes ongoing
Spring 2011 registration begins
Xtra Help Employment Services utilizes the Trenton Center to screen applicants and
for job interviews
Tutor talk for adult education tutors is held in Trenton
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Classroom observations and student evaluations conducted throughout the month in
Trenton and Breese (ongoing)
Quick Books Pro classes held in Trenton
Xtra Help Employment Assistance utilizes Trenton Center to screen applicants and
set up job interviews for employment opportunities
Weekly compass testing, proctoring online exams
December 2010
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Tutoring, GED classes (ongoing)
Proctoring final exams
Proctoring online exams
Registration and Academic Advisement (ongoing)
Finals week Dec. 13th thru 17th
Senior Citizen Association utilized the Center on Dec. 3rd from 8am to 4 pm to assist
senior citizens with paper work concerning medical and work benefits. The Trenton
Center serviced over 50 local senior citizens throughout the day.
Xtra Help Employment Assistance held interviews for potential employment
applicants at the Trenton Education Center
Future Plans
What are we increasing?
• Increasing science and business offerings during the daytime and afternoon
• Increasing basic math offerings through college algebra
• English and speech offerings are increasing
• Expanding morning and afternoon class offerings in Math, English and science
• Certified Nursing Assistant Course
• Paramedicine Courses and training
• Increasing Saturday course offerings to include math, English, transitional
courses and community education courses.
• Adding a weekend college to include certificate and degree completion
programming for busy adults.
• Business/Marketing certificate and degree options
• Computer Information Systems
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Business Management offerings~2010-2011
Pharmacy Tech Program (TBA)
Weekend College utilizing technology (distance learning) beginning spring 2011
Continuing Education
What are we increasing?
• How to buy & sell on Ebay
• Senior College Part 2
• Seniors College ~ weekend offerings
• Computer Understanding Classes & Welcome to the Internet/Email Classes
New Programs
• Social Networking
• Scrapbooking
• Computer Virus Protection
• Study Skills
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Plans to explore a potential new site for the Trenton Education Center have been
approved for the future
Building Usage for Community
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Quarterly Tutoring Training Meetings
Weekly tutoring sessions
Customer Service Training
How to start a business seminars
Public access to the computer lab
Extra Help employment services
Trenton Community Interest Group
Trenton Reorganization Committee
Adult Literacy Programs
US Census Bureau
Title III Planning Committee
Senior Citizen Association
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Objective: To continue to show an increase in enrollments.
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Vandalia Campus offered weekend college courses. This objective fits nicely with
the mission of Kaskaskia College in offering programming at times and places
convenient for the learner
Vandalia enhances academic schedules with distance learning opportunities in child
care, math, history, philosophy and with late started courses each semester
The LPN program has graduated 13 nurses this year and many Certified Nursing
Assistants as well in our summer and two fall classes
Objective: To continue to provide quality instruction, a key component to institutional
integrity. The Education Centers strive in providing quality instruction in upholding the
integrity of Kaskaskia College.
Director is involved in the AQIP process and ensuring quality instruction within the courses
offered at the centers.
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Vandalia hosted an Adjunct Faculty session hosted Beth Sundermeyer for questions
and answers
Vandalia plays an integral part in recruiting quality, credentialed adjunct faculty to
enhance the course offerings
Vandalia Campus recruited five new adjunct faculty prospects in history, business,
biology, computer/information technology coursework, and mathematics
Director performed twelve instructor observations and collected nineteen student
evaluations this fall semester for identified faculty
80 Objective: To improve on community relationships thus enhancing the lifelong learning
opportunities and business connections. Each center has become a natural fiber within its
community. The education centers are well known for the lifelong learning opportunities
within their communities. Relationships within each community hold strong ties with the
directors as well as the educational facility. Our communities are proud of the educational
centers and draw upon the directors for all higher educational needs.
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Director serves on the Alumni and Friends Board which meets regularly
Vandalia Campus serves students and community needs through the open computer
labs
Vandalia director participates in community events, including: festivals, community
receptions, Vandalia Chamber of Commerce meetings and events, directors meetings,
Fayette County Interagency Council meetings and FCH Health Fairs, home shows to
name a few.
Director serves on the YMCA board of directors as a member of the Y and a
representative of KC. Attending the YMCA Grand Opening in July. We have a
partnership with the YMCA as they host our PHED classes and are very much a vital part
of KC students’ lives. We look forward to expanding our offerings at the YMCA to include
adult and children’s’ programs.
Vandalia Campus participated in the Halloween parade, hosted various Regional Office
of Education trainings and meetings, Shawnee Library District Meetings, Kid’s Safety
Expo, Mobile Training Unit held training for area police officers, Fayette County Hospital
and Long Term Care Fall Health Fair, OKAW Student Services meeting/training, Family
Violent Crime Council, IDOT US 51 Expansion Project, CEFS Head Start Training,
YMCA Picture Day, GWRRA Motorcycle training, Di-Kappa-Gamma (retired teachers)
meetings and Red Cross Blood Drives
hosted a Board of Trustees Meeting in February
2010 Open Forum with the Board Chairman and President was held in the evening this
year.
Vandalia held various Business and Industry courses such as Quick Book Pro and Tax
Accounting
ISBDC utilizes the Vandalia Campus for meetings and trainings on a regular basis.
Community Education (non-credit) offerings at the center have grown. We have added
more Computer College classes and the intermediate digital photography class has
made this fall.
At least two GED courses are taught each semester.
The Education Centers participated in the Alumni Family Reunion by setting up a table at
the event to promote and share our opportunities for lifelong learning with the public.
Vandalia Campus is working directly with the University of Illinois Extension office to
expand course offerings in Vandalia. Through a marketing and promotion agreement we
have been able to offer classes utilizing the expertise of the extension office offering
programs for children. The partnership has benefitted both the extension office and
Kaskaskia College.
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student population. Customer service is at the heart of each education center. The
directors recognize the importance of student first. The education centers provide all
services that are found on main campus, this includes, testing services for Universities,
compass testing, tutoring, advising, registration, financial aid assistance, tuition payment,
textbook sales, all student service functions-including issuing student id cards, and student
activities-including student congress voting. Each director truly serves students and
community. A polycom system received through an AT&T Grant has been very beneficial
in connecting the students at the center to main campus for advising, instructor meetings,
and tutoring. A polycom system has been installed at each education center.
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Vandalia Campus administered 149 compass tests July -November, proctored at
least 26 tests for math and biology, and provided testing site and proctoring for
Franklin University Lakeland College and SIU-Carbondale students.
Between July and November 808 students were served for academic reasons such
as registrations, applications, add/drops withdrawals, etc
22 hours of tutoring were done by Jenny Cayo from the Success Center on Mondays
468 students made deposit for tuition, books or clothing between July and November.
Student Congress Elections were held
the polycom system is used for tutoring and advising sessions as well as financial aid
advising such as loan counseling
Student activities included; Freedom celebrations, Welcome Back celebrations, Fall
picnic and pumpkin decorating, finals comfort food
Textbook sales were provided for the fall Vandalia sold over $72,000 in textbooks
Vandalia Campus sells items (trinkets, clothing, etc.)-this number only reflects
textbook sales.
Regular face to face advising sessions were held at each center.
Objective: To continue to provide flexible scheduling for our Kaskaskia College Student
population.
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locations to continue to show an increase in enrollments and credit hours.
Vandalia continues to offer class in the mornings afternoons and evenings to meet
the needs of the students
Vandalia piloted the Content on Demand Math 101 and Math 102 curriculum along
with the Centralia Campus Math Department.
Vandalia offered Friday evening and Saturday weekend classes this Fall semester
with no enrollment – we will continue to promote Weekend College by collaborating
with the other education centers through the Interactive TV to make the opportunity
available to more students in more communities.
Saturday morning classes continue to be offered for credit and non-credit courses.
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The adult and children offerings at the Vandalia Campus continue to grow and are well
attended by the residents of surrounding area. Learners from many surrounding towns and
rural areas come to the center to take advantage of the learning opportunities.
We continue to see growth in the Computer College classes and expect more computer
classes in the future to engage even more residents of the KC district.
Some of the offering that continue to be popular besides Understanding Computers are
Genealogy, Quilting, Cake Decorating, Digital Photography, How to Buy and Sell on Ebay,
Writing Your own Life Story
In the summer the children in the KICK program enjoyed Kids in the Kitchen, Arts and Crafts
and Digital Photography.
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The Centralia Correctional Center Campus has welcomed a new Director, Job
Preparedness Coordinator, and an Administrative Assistant in the past year. The vocational
programs continue to provide high quality instruction to incarcerated individuals in the
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Basic Commercial Cooking
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Advanced Commercial Cooking
Basic Electronics Technology
Electronics Technology
The successful completion percentage of the above listed programs continues to hover at
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The introduction of a new filing system that eliminates duplication, while ensuring that
proper criteria are being met for enrollment into the vocational programs PRIOR to
enrollment.
The vocational school and the IT department from campus are in the process of
replacing the outdated technology inside the vocational building. Computers from the
retired drafting program will be replacing the ten year old pc’s currently in use. All
new computers will be linked to the main office and have access to the office Xerox
printer, which will drastically reduce spending for individual printer ink replacement
cartridges that are currently used in each classroom. The newer computers operate
will operate at much faster speed and will help create a more efficient work
environment.
Outstanding cooperation between the main campus and the correctional center
campus has resulted in timely submission of all required reports by the Illinois
Department of Corrections
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The introduction of the new four credit hour class “Career Technologies.” Career
Technologies will replace the Job Preparedness Program (which at present DOES
NOT offer college credit). The program’s focus is to familiarize incarcerated
individuals who are nearing release with up-to-date computer technology and to
assist them in sharpening vital employment seeking skills, such as resume writing,
cover letters, interviewing skills and job searching. The approximate start date for
Career Technologies is Spring 2011.
A building ‘beautification’ project. The director and the Construction Occupations
instructor are in the pre-planning stage of giving the vocational building a much
needed face lift. Focus will be given to the hallways and entrance areas to each
classroom. Identifying the building as an entity of Kaskaskia College is the primary
goal.
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Custodial instructor. The Commercial Custodial program is an eight week class that
will provide incarcerated individuals with a custodial/building maintenance skill set.
Increase the size of the Commercial Cooking instructional area. The current waitlist
for the Commercial Cooking program has approximately 100+ incarcerated
individuals whom are waiting to attend the program. A small classroom area and a
confined kitchen have limited the number of students to approximate 17 per session.
By increasing the size of the classroom and cooking areas, more students could be
enrolled.
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